Langkawi waterfalls, if there’s one thing Langkawi also has no shortage of, it’s waterfalls. Some waterfalls in Langkawi get more media attention than others and have become tourist hot spots, but there are also a few smaller Langkawi waterfalls that are tucked away in ‘secret’ locations. However, for simplicity’s sake, one can easily cut to the waterfall chase with these 4 splash-worthy Langkawi waterfalls; each having its own claim to fame and suitable for all visitors (including those with physical disabilities). Not everyone can climb 630 steps or transcend a rocky trail, so not to worry, there will still be a waterfall in Langkawi with your name on it.
Tourist Hotspot of Langkawi Waterfalls
Seven Wells Waterfall (Air Terjun Telaga Tujuh)
When it comes to dramatic Langkawi waterfalls, Seven Wells Waterfall (Air Terjun Telaga Tujuh) gets the award. The seven pools of the waterfall have amazing geological formations and the surrounding rainforest makes for a completely Instagram-able Langkawi waterfall experience. Seven Wells Waterfall is also a popular Langkawi picnic spot.
Located just up the road from Oriental Village and the Panorama Cable Car, Seven Wells Waterfall offers a relatively easy access, lower falls area and an upper falls area that is 630 stair steps up the mountain. It can be a heck of a workout for the unsuspecting, but if you’re up for the challenge, go for it!
The lower and upper falls both have splash-worthy pools, bathroom facilities and lots of monkeys. So many monkeys that it is advisable not to feed them or ‘tease’ them, because you will soon be surrounded and followed. They can also bite, btw, so just play it safe and do not engage.
Legend has it that the seventh pool cannot be seen by humans, as it was always used for bathing by the fairies from ‘kayangan’ (fairyland). Only a few humans are rumored to have seen the fairies, which apparently can bring good luck. Unfortunately, those lucky fairy spotters couldn’t tell anyone or the ‘good luck’ becomes null and void.
Another part of the legend is that the seventh pool can also bring bad luck. Slipping on the rocks and getting injured or killed being a very real possibility. So, the advice passed down from Langkawi’s village elders is, that if you visit Telaga Tujuh and can’t see the seventh pool, don’t go looking for it.
Seven Wells Waterfall (Air Terjun Telaga Tujuh)
Open daily: 0830 to 1930, Entry: free
Amenities: Tables/ benches: yes, Gazebos: yes, Trash bins: yes, at entry, Cooking: not sure
Wheelchair/ stroller friendly: no, Toilets/ showers: yes, Food vendors: yes at entry
Most Adventurous of Waterfalls in Langkawi
Temurun Waterfall (Air Turjun Temurun)
Up the road from mysterious Skull Sand Beach is Temurun Waterfall (Air Turjun Temurun); Langkawi’s tallest waterfall. This remote Langkawi waterfall has three tiers, with water cascading 30-meters to the pool below. Monsoon season is the best time to enjoy this waterfall’s thundering roar, but even without dramatic water flow this Langkawi waterfall offers a healthy dose of nature.
The upper tiers of the waterfall may be a tad precarious for the average visitor to get to, but the lower tier is made up of streams of shallow, splash-worthy water surrounded by lush jungles. Slightly uneven walkways skirt the grounds, which also has a few gazebos and a bathroom facility.
Just at the entry of Temurun Waterfall, a few vendors may be around to offer basic refreshments, but depending on the time-of-day, snack options may be limited to a scant few canned drinks and some bags of chips. So, at the very least bring some water with you, because the location is far from any mini-marts.
Temurun Waterfall (Air Turjun Temurun)
Open daily: 0830 to 1930, Entry: free
Amentities: Tables/ benches: yes, Gazebos: yes, Trash bins: yes, Cooking: no fire sign is posted
Wheelchair/ stroller friendly: yes partially, with assistance, Toilets/ showers: yes, Food vendors: yes, very minimal
Hidden Gem of Langkawi Waterfalls
Durian Perangin Waterfall (Air Turjun Perangin Durian)
Located in the Gunung Raya Forest Reserve is Durian Perangin Waterfall (Air Turjun Perangin Durian); a splash-worthy Langkawi waterfall if ever there was one. Durian Waterfall was named after Malaysia’s King of Fruit, with a nod to the surrounding fruit farms, which of course includes Durian among their produce.
Once past the souvenir vendors and through the Selamat Datang (welcome) archway, visitors are greeted by a picturesque tropical garden. Small gazebos overlook the various brooks and ponds, with two hanging bridges offering visitors an alternative route to get from one side to the other.
Overall maintenance of this popular Langkawi waterfall, picnic spot is high. It’s clean and the landscaping is pristine. It also has excellent amenities, including bathroom facilities as well as small BBQ pits.
The 14 tier Durian Waterfall begins on much higher ground and is accessible via cement stairs, but waterfall seeking families with small kids or older folks are usually content to set up their base camps closer to the lower tiers. Incidentally, the word perangin means picnic in Bahasa Malayu. ‘Tempat peranginan’ on a sign usually denotes a government recognized recreational and picnic spot.
Durian Perangin Waterfall (Air Turjun Perangin Durian)
Open daily: 0830 to 1930, Entry: free
Amenities: Tables/ benches: yes, Gazebos: yes, Trash bins: yes, Cooking: small bbq
Wheelchair/ stroller friendly: yes partially, with assistance, Toilets/ showers: yes, Food vendors: yes shops
Most Family-Friendly of Waterfalls in Langkawi
Lubuk Semilang Waterfall (Air Turjun Lubuk Semilang)
Book Village (Kampung Buku)/ Lubuk Semilang Recreational Park
Although often referred to as simply ‘Book Village’ (Kampung Buku), this Langkawi waterfall location is officially called Lubuk Semilang Recreational Park. The park is located right next door to the Mardi Agro Technology Park. Although some may argue that the Lubuk Semilang Waterfall isn’t a ‘real’ waterfall, it actually is. It just happens to have small cascades and is quite dependent on precipitation. Located about 5-kilometers from Mat Gunung Raya (Raya Mountain), Lubuk Semilang Recreational Park consists of a 2-kilometer stream with a series of small splash-worthy waterfalls and shallow pools.
Lubuk Semilang Recreational Park has nearly all of the amenities you could want in a public park; plenty of parking, easy access pathways and sidewalks, benches, benches, trash bins and bathroom facilities. There are even a couple of small BBQ pits that are available for public use. But it’s the steady stream of cool river water that draws families on a hot day.
While visiting Buku Village/ Lubuk Semilang, more adventurous visitors can take a hike through the park to the Thousand Memories Eagle Stairs. This mystical sounding staircase will lead to the top of Gunung Raya; Langkawi’s highest mountain at 881-meters. As a safety precaution, be sure to let someone know your plans, because it’s a long way to the top.
Once upon a time (1997) Buku Village was the first book village in Southeast Asia and part of the International Book Villages and Book Towns Movement. The books have long since been removed, but the easier-to-pronounce ‘Book Village’ moniker lives on as a family outing favorite among Langkawi locals.
Lubuk Semilang Waterfall (Air Turjun Lubuk Semilang)
Open daily: 0830 to 1930, Entry: free
Tables/ benches: yes, Gazebos: yes, Trash bins: yes, Cooking: small bbq
Wheelchair/ stroller friendly: yes, with assistance, Toilets/ showers: yes, Food vendors: no
There you have it! Whether you are a daring adventurer, a family with small children in tow or semi-retired adventurer with joint problems, Langkawi has a waterfall for you. Langkawi is a perfect destination for all, regardless of age and physical prowess. Sometimes you just have to look beyond those glossy brochures! And with a good soak in one of these amazing waterfall pools, you will feel downright rejuvenated. Enjoy!
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