About Langkawi SkyCab
Langkawi SkyCab is a major cable car attraction on Langkawi Island in Kedah, Malaysia, located at Oriental Village in Teluk Burau at the foothills of Mount Machinchang. It transports visitors from the base station to the mountain's peak via steep inclines, offering panoramic views of rainforest, coastline and islands. Notable for its steep gradient and access to the SkyBridge, it is a central attraction within the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a cable car ride from the Oriental Village Base Station to Middle Station and Top Station on Mount Machinchang at 708 meters above sea level. The ride passes over rainforest canopy with views of Teluk Burau, surrounding islands and on clear days the Andaman Sea. At the top, there are viewing platforms, walkways and access to the curved Langkawi SkyBridge. The base area includes Oriental Village with shops, eateries and other attractions.
Key highlights
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One of the world's steepest cable car rides with a gradient of 42 degrees
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Panoramic views of Langkawi rainforest, coastline and islands from Mount Machinchang
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Access to the Langkawi SkyBridge, a 125-metre curved pedestrian bridge near the Top Station
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Two stations - Middle Station and Top Station at 708m above sea level with viewing platforms
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Located within the Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark
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Oriental Village base with duty-free shops, eateries and additional attractions
History of Langkawi SkyCab
Langkawi Cable Car commenced operations in 2003 to provide access to Mount Machinchang. It underwent major upgrades and was rebranded as Langkawi SkyCab under Panorama Langkawi, with improvements to gondolas, stations and safety systems to handle increased visitor numbers and enhance the geopark tourism experience.
Route
| By air | Fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), then continue by road approximately 20-25 minutes to Oriental Village |
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