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Channel your inner Formula 1 driver on the longest dedicated go-karting track in Malaysia. Feel the adrenaline rush in the lightweight state-of-the-art Sodikart SR4, reaching speeds up to 60km/hr (37mi/hr) around the 1,290m track. Real-time kart tracking technology provides accurate lap timings so you can find out which of your buddies is the fastest.

Learn traditional Malay rice farming methods on an active rice farm. Verdant, water-filled rice fields provide a serene backdrop for the Laman Padi complex. Museum galleries are the main attraction with informative posters and examples of traditional rice farming equipment, from small tools to large threshing hubs and winnowing machines. You’ll walk away with a new appreciation for your next bowl of rice.

The gold standard in safe and ethical interactions between humans and animals. Langkawi Wildlife Park has over 45 species of animals from Malaysia and across the globe, many of which wander freely in semi-open enclosures for visitors to feed from purchased feeding packs. Most enclosures have been constructed to mimic the animal’s natural habitat. Successful breeding programs with several species are a sure sign Langkawi Wildlife Park receives the animals’ tick of approval.

Welcome to Paradise. Whether your idea of bliss is relaxing on a day bed with a cocktail, snapping Instagram-worthy photos, or the adrenaline rush of watersports, you’ll find it at private island, Paradise 101. Only 1km from the shoreline of Pantai Kok, Paradise 101 enjoys exquisite views of the turquoise Andaman Sea from its white sandy shore. The island provides the ultimate hub for watersports, sunbaking, and indulging your taste buds.

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Beachy vibes meet classic rock anthems at Hard Rock Hotel Penang. Hear catchy tunes throughout the complex and see tributes to legends like The Beatles at every turn. The action centers around the freeform lagoon pool, the largest swimming pool in Penang. Daily activities entertain while wide-ranging hits perpetually play in the background. Music continues in your room with complimentary electric guitar hire through the Picks program. This is one rockin’ vacation you’ll never forget.

A stay at Rebak Island Resort & Marina Langkawi is the definition of luxury. Eat like a king or queen with in-house chefs specializing in Indian, Malay, and Thai cuisines, then relax on the private beach. The resort is split into 2 wings, the first with traditionally-inspired wooden chalets while the second is more modern but still fitted with Malay-style wooden furniture. Guests in both wings wake up meters away from waves gently lapping at the shore. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Explore Langkawi from Aloft’s convenient location by the shores of Pantai Tengah. If clear, turquoise shores are what you’re chasing, take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary beach buggy service to the soft white sands where watersport vendors await. All guest rooms come with a complimentary mini-bar and added extras like a balcony, beach towels and flip flops and your choice of jungle, pool, or ocean views.

Experience Langkawi’s rice-farming history by sleeping above rice paddies at Gemalai Village. 6 traditional stilted kampung huts are connected by wooden boardwalks above water-filled paddy fields within the Laman Padi complex. Guests experience a taste of village life without sacrificing modern comforts like air-conditioning, a comfy bed, hot showers, and breakfast delivered to your room.

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