Underwater World Langkawi

Underwater World Langkawi is one of the largest marine and fresh water aquaria in South East Asia. Since the start of its operation on 26 August 1995, it has become one of the must visit tourist destinations in Langkawi and has attracted a large number of foreign as well as local tourists.

The concept and theme of Underwater World Langkawi are geared towards Knowledge, Education and Entertainment. It is built to raise awareness on the importance of conserving our precious aquatic life forms, thus creating understanding of the deep and inseparable bond between man and nature.

Unique to Underwater World Langkawi is the gigantic 15-meter long walk-through tunnel consisting of 500,000 liter seawater which houses many big fishes and sea creatures including the Giant Green Turtle.

Other attractions include the Freshwater Fish Section, the Seashell Display, the Koi Pond, the Mini Reptilian and Invertebrate Section, the Coral Reef Section and the Poisonous and Venomous Creatures Section.

The 34,701 square foot oceanarium is located adjacent to a shopping centre and the Neptune Café. Visitors are thus provided with a one-stop shopping, eating and entertainment package, all of which are available within one area.
A new building (with 60,000 sq. ft built-up area) which displays Tropical Rainforest, Temperate and Sub-Antarctic Ecosystems, and a three-dimensional (3D) theatre with a 200-seating capacity will be opened to the public in early 2005. The Sub-Antarctic Ecosystem Display includes a spectacular “penguinarium” with an underwater tunnel for visitors to view swimming penguins.

Location

Underwater World Langkawi is located at Pantai Cenang, a popular beach to the south of Langkawi Island off the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Visitors arriving by car will have to leave their car on the mainland and take the ferry from the Kuala Perlis Jetty, Kuala Kedah or the Penang Swettenham Pier, Penang. They can then proceed to UWL by car or taxi. Visitors can also fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International Airport or Penang International Airport to Langkawi and then on to UWL by car or taxi.

Pantai Cenang.

Pantai Cenang is one of the most popular beach destinations among tourists and locals alike. Pantai Cenang is known not only for its delightful sunsets but also for its long and sandy beaches. Located about 18 kilometres from Kuah town and only three kilometres from the airport. The beach is home to a number of resorts, luxury class hotels, chalets and restaurants.

Underwater World Langkawi
Zon Pantai Cenang,
Mukim Kedawang,
07000 Langkawi, Kedah.
Tel : +604-955 6100
Fax : +604-955 6103

River Terrapin Breeding Cnetre

The River Terrapin Breeding Centre is located at Bota Kanan, about 40km from Ipoh, and is managed by the Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department (PERHILITAN).

If you are from Ipoh City, take the road that leads to Lumut and follow the sign to Bota Kanan. Here visitors can see the hatcheries and find out more about the habits and habitats of this riverine terrapin (Batagur baska).

Normally they will come up to lay eggs on the sandy beaches of the Perak River around this area between November - March of each year. Females River Terrapin lay eggs in the wild; the eggs are buried along sandy stretches on riverbanks for protection and the warmth required for incubation and hatching.

They bury their eggs between 3 - 4 feet into the sandy beaches for protection and warmth.
The moment they are hatched, baby terrapins, as if by instinct head straight for the river and they will not be back until they are about to lay their eggs in the sandy riverbanks.

There are also chalets available for visitors who want to stay overnight.

Mabul Island, Sabah

The bulk of Sabah’s underwater treasures lie in the waters of Sipadan Island, Mabul and Kapalai. Mabul Island located some 25 minutes north of Sipadan Island, this island offers a different world of diving opportunities from most other diving locations. Here is a macro diving paradise where you will be able to find rare macroworld inhabitants hard to find at other dive sites.

It’s a world-renowned diving site with a legendary reputation. Rising move than 1000 feet from the sea bed, its waters offer a unique deep-water diving experience with some truly special and rare species inhabiting the area, such as hammerhead sharks, leopard sharks and giant octopuses. Schools of fish storming the ocean such as barracuda and mackerel are a common sight here, and floating inside such tornadoes of fish is a truly unbeatable experience. Among the international diving community, the island's reputation as one of the world's best macro diving site is no secret.

Mabul and Kapalai islands are two of the finest sites for muck diving in this part of the world, where there are surprises waiting at almost every corner, with rare and strange-looking species of fish, invertebrates, crabs, nudibranchs and cuttlefishes populating its waters.
You can call the tour agent as below

Tel : 603-2145 2593, 603-2145 2595, Fax : 603-2145 2759