About Air Hangat Village
Air Hangat Village is a cultural and hot spring attraction in Kampung Air Hangat, northern Langkawi, Kedah. Built around natural saltwater hot springs, it combines geothermal pools with a recreated traditional Malay village. The site features heritage houses, cultural performances and landscaped gardens. It is notable for its three-tiered hot spring pools and folklore linked to the Langkawi legend of the two giants.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped village complex centered on natural hot springs with tiered outdoor pools, jacuzzi pools and foot-soak areas. The grounds include traditional Malay wooden houses, a cultural stage, handicraft and souvenir shops, food stalls and gardens. Visitors can bathe in the warm saline spring water, explore heritage exhibits, watch cultural performances and relax in family-friendly open-air surroundings near Tanjung Rhu.
Key highlights
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Natural saltwater hot springs with three-tiered bathing pools
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Traditional Malay kampung houses and heritage exhibits
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Cultural performances and handicraft demonstrations
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Landscaped gardens and scenic village setting
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Foot-soak pools and jacuzzi pools for relaxation
History of Air Hangat Village
The hot springs at Air Hangat have long been known locally and are associated with Langkawi folklore. The site was developed as a tourism village to showcase traditional Malay village architecture and preserve local heritage while providing public access to the natural geothermal springs.
Culture & Context
The village presents traditional Malay kampung lifestyle through wooden stilt houses, cultural shows, crafts and local cuisine, offering visitors insight into Kedah's rural heritage and the island's folklore traditions.
Route
| By air | Fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), then continue by road to Air Hangat Village |
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