- Address: 16, Jalan Air Hangat, Ayer Hangat, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
- Phone: +60 4-959 1195
- Opening hours: 09:00 to 19:00
On the Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi there is an unusual village (Air Hangat Village), which is famous for its hot springs. Here come tourists who want to plunge into natural baths of natural origin and become healthier.
Description of sight
The settlement is located 14 km from the city of Kuah in the north-east of the island. It is a whole complex for a good rest . The hot springs of Langkawi are of volcanic origin, originate from the bowels of Mount Gunung Raya and have healing properties.
The temperature in the bath does not fall below + 40 ° C throughout the year, and the mineral composition of the water resembles the sea. It does not contain such a dangerous radioactive gas as radon. For this reason, bathing is not limited in time.
Natural sources are protected with stones and do not clean them from algae, so that they look more natural. Baths have different depths, so they are suitable even for children. Visitors can completely immerse themselves in water or lower only legs into it.
The hot springs of Langkawi have such a unique feature as periodic exhaustion. They can suddenly appear and disappear, so there are:
- operating sources (some of them employees do not have time to ennoble);
- Inactive baths - the water in such pools cools and becomes turbid, so various microorganisms start to settle and develop in it.
What else is in the village?
In the picturesque area of the hot springs of Langkawi, in addition to natural baths, there are:
a spa area;- jacuzzi;
- playground;
- massage paths made of stone;
- a well-maintained park and a blooming garden;
- souvenir shops;
- duty-free shops;
- a restaurant.
The complex is equipped with a fountain in which thermal water flows. In the beauty salons patients can get a full set of services for the care of body and hair, as well as relax and relax during a massage.
Legend of the hot springs of Langkawi
Local residents tell the tourists the legend about the formation of thermal baths. This happened after the quarrel between two families of giants, Mai Raya and Mat Chinchang, who lived on the island. A young guy and a girl from different families fell in love and decided to get married. Their parents opposed the marriage, and during the scandal overturned a jug of water on the ground. The vessel fell and crashed, and hot springs appeared from under the earth.
On the territory of the complex you can see a thematic marble bas-relief, having a height of 18 m. It was carved by hand and depicts the battle of giants.
Features of visit
Langkawi hot springs are open every day from 09:00 am and until 19:00 pm. The cost of admission to the high tourist season is $ 0.25, and at low - for free. The visit plan includes:
- show with national songs and dances, which also includes snakes and elephants;
- Visit to the exhibition of traditional crafts and souvenirs;
- monitoring the process of making batik and, if desired, participating in it;
- Access to mini-pools and a reflexology path.
Other services are provided for a fee, which is considered quite high for Malaysia. For example, the cost of a jacuzzi will cost $ 23 per hour.
How to get there?
From the center of Langkawi Island to hot springs, you can only reach by car along the Jalan Ulu Melaka / Road No. 112. The distance is about 15 km. For the guests of the complex near the entrance there is a special parking and signposts. Excursions to hot springs are not organized yet.