ASEANIA RESORT LANGKAWI
Kedah Darul Aman,
Malaysia.
Aseania Resort Langkawi is a classy 217-room
resort located on 7.519 acres of land along the beach of Pantai
Tengah in Mukim Kedawang, Langkawi. Boasting its own mini
water park and a 154.4 meter long swimming pool recognised
as the longest pool in Malaysia by The Malaysian Book of Records,
Aseania Resort Langkawi’s water park also contains other
wonderful attractions such as a wave pool, slides and lazy
river.
Offering guests a wealth of choices for a
classy and comfortable stay, Aseania Resort Langkawi’s
Superior Rooms come with either a pool view or a garden view.
It comes in two types of bed configurations. One type comes
with 1Queen Size bed and the other with 2 single beds. In
both combinations, the Superior Room can accommodate an extra
bed. With the extra bed, the Superior Rooms can comfortably
accommodate 3 adults.
Another comfortable choice for your stay
in Aseania Resort Langkawi are our Deluxe Rooms which come
with either a pool view or the car park view. It comes with
2 Queen Size beds suitable for 4 persons. The Deluxe Room
is also able to accommodate 1 extra bed and with the extra
bed, the Deluxe Rooms can comfortably accommodate 5 adults.
Aseania Resort Langkawi’s Family Suite
comes with 2 Bedrooms, living room, dining area & kitchen.
One bedroom is equipped with 1 Queen Size bed and the other
room with 2 single beds. The Family Suite is also able to
accommodate 2 extra beds. With the extra beds, the Family
Suites can comfortably accommodate 6 adults.
With all the rooms in Aseania Resort Langkawi
furnished with modern facilities such as Colour TV with in-house
movies and satelite TV (CNN), mini fridge, coffee and tea
making facilities, attached bathroom, bath towels and toiletries,
air condition, hair dryer, ironing board and extra bed upon
request, safe deposit box at Reception Counter and connecting
rooms, a comfortable and enjoyable stay is definitely a sure
thing.
Staying at Aseania Resort Langkawi means
that you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining
options. Laguna, our multi-cuisine restaurant, offers you
a wide selection of sumptuous dishes, from Asian to local
favourites to time-tested Western dishes. Rempah Ratus, our
traditional Malay cuisine restaurant which is open for dinner
only, not only serves you deliciously home cooked Malay cuisine
the way it was made for generations, but also brings to you
a live cultural show to make your evening even more memorable.
For a more chill out and informal dining experience, check
out Aliah, our international bistro, offering you a large
spread of international cuisine in a relaxed setting. Also
don’t forget to give Adamali, our herbal outlet, a try.
If you’re looking to chill out after
a refreshing dip in our swimming pool, or are simply looking
for a laid back atmosphere to chit chat or hold that casual
business meeting, the Pool Bar and our lobby lounge’s
Cheers Pub at Aseania Resort Langkawi is the perfect place
to be.
Holding a conference, private function, business
meetings and the like is never easier than in Aseania Resort
Langkawi. With our Dewan Aseania having a capacity of 500
people and a host of other smaller rooms and halls with capacity
ranging from 80 to 160 people, our conference and banquet
facility is suited to every budget and requirement. Our experienced
staff will assist you and make the whole experience even more
pleasant and efficient. Let us worry about the details while
you take care of business.
With Aseania Resort Langkawi strategically
located within the endlessly fascinating legendary island
of Langkawi, which comprises a group of 99 tropical islands
lying off the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia,
about 30km from Kuala Perlis and 51km from Kuala Kedah on
the mainland, you can be sure that there will always be something
interesting to do and explore here. The island is blessed
with an intriguing heritage of fabulous myths and legends
of ogres and gigantic birds, warriors and fairy princesses,
battles and romance.
Local folklore has it that Langkawi derived its name from
the eagle or "helang" as it is known in the Malay
language. "Lang" for short and in old Malay, "kawi"
denotes reddish brown; hence, Langkawi simply means reddish
brown eagle. Where once a group of 99 islands lay under a
curse of a wrongly accused princess, there is today a new
beginning, a new light, and as result a new budding and thriving
holiday hideaway.
The Langkawi you see today has been transformed
almost beyond recognition. This is the legendary island where
now major international businessmen meet to form new ventures
and conclude deals whilst relaxing. The curse that lasted
for seven generations can surely be said to have been lifted.
The best known legend of Langkawi is of Mahsuri,
a pretty maiden who lived some 200 years ago. She died under
tragic circumstances for a crime she did not commit. She died
a victim of a conspiracy plotted against her out of jealousy
for her magnetic personality. She was accused of committing
adultery and was sentenced to death by the Chief of Langkawi,
Dato Karma Jaya, her own father-in-law. As the legend goes,
Mahsuri was the object of envy, of the village headman's wife
Wan Mahora. She accused Mahsuri of adultery with a handsome
minstrel visiting the island while Mahsuri's husband, Wan
Darus, was away. As proof of her innocence, some people say,
white blood was seen gushing out of her wound during execution.
Others maintain there was the sudden appearance of white mist
that enveloped the spot where she was executed, which it was
believed was a sign of mourning of her innocence. Mahsuri
is best remembered for her curse on Langkawi which was uttered
before she died. She had said, "For this act of injustice
Langkawi shall not prosper for seven generations to come."
Decades after Mahsuri's death, Langkawi experienced a period
of tribulation with her population dwindling in size. The
island became a desolate place, beset by series of misfortunes.
It was not able to regain its splendour for a long period
of time. The curse, believed to have brought destruction and
doom to the island and was to last for seven generations,
lifted only after the birth of Wan Aishah.
Tasik Dayang Bunting is a fresh water lake
on the island of Dayang Bunting, the second largest in the
Langkawi archipelago, easily accessible from Aseania Resort
Langkawi. There appears to be several versions of the Dayang
Bunting legend. One version has it that Dayang Bunting was
a giant guardian spirit that kept watch over the islands.
The lady's defenses include her pet lion and poison from the
tuba root, potent weapons for her protection. Hence, the two
islands closest to Pulau Dayang Bunting, whose silhoutte resembles
that of a reclined pregnant giant, are named Pulau Singa Besar
(Great Lion Island) and Pulau Tuba (Poisonous Root Island).
The story goes that, a group of rude merchants failed to pay
the obligatory respects to Dayang Bunting as they passed by
the islands. Rudely awakened by the intrusion, she summoned
her pet lion to despatch the trespassers. She roused the spirits
of wind and water, stirring up a tropical storm that unleashed
its fury on the incoming fleet of sailors.
Located in the north-western corner of Pulau
Langkawi and easily accessible from Aseania Resort Langkawi,
Telaga Tujuh (Seven Wells) is a geological marvel. The waterfall
is so named because its cascading waters is broken by a series
of seven natural pools. The lush green forest that surrounds
the waterfall adds a mystical touch to the natural splendour.
Legend has it that fairies used to come down to the waterfall
to bathe and frolic.
Kampung Buku Malaysia is the first and only
book village in South-east Asia. It is part of the International
Book Villages and Book Towns Movement. It is located just
10 minutes from the Langkawi International Airport and 15
minutes from the Ferry Terminal, and is very easily accessible
from Aseania Resort Langkawi. Situated amidst a lush green
frost at the foot of Gunung Raya, the highest peak on the
island, the book village provides book lovers a tranquil setting
to indulge in their hobby.
Dataran Lang is Langkawi's most prominent landmark for visitors
arriving by sea. According to local folklore, Langkawi derived
its name from an eagle. Langkawi translated into English is
reddish brown eagle. The square is beautifully illuminated
at night and presents a dramatic scene as you approach the
island by sea.
Taman Buaya Langkawi ( Langkawi Crocodile
Farm) located at Kubang Badak, some 32 km from Kuah and accessible
from Aseania Resort Langkawi by car, has more than 1000 crocodiles
of various species. Here one can witness and photograph crocodiles
and alligators playing and feeding in a controlled environment
that closely resemble their natural habitat.
The Underwater World Langkawi, a marine showcase
featuring both fresh and salt water fish and other forms of
marine life, is a must-see attraction. Located at Pantai Cenang,
a popular beach on the island and also easily accessible from
Aseania Resort Langkawi, this aquarium features more than
5,000 types of marine life, exhibited in more than 100 tanks
of different sizes. The highlight is a giant tank housing
large marine species such as sharks, stingrays, groupers and
green turtles, with a 15-metre tunnel for visitors to walk
through and enjoy a spectacular view of the exhibits. Underwater
gardens of weeds and sea plants together with exotic fishes
and exhibits of fossils and shells add to the range of interesting
sights.
Langkawi is a duty-free shopping haven offering
an attractive range of local and imported goods for those
with a yen for shopping. Most of the island's shopping establishments
can be found in and around Kuah, which is easily accessible
from Aseania Resort Langkawi. A good place to start one's
shopping spree is the modern Langkawi Fair Shopping Mall,
consisting of 100 retail lots housed in a 2-storey building.
Its anchor tenant, the Samudra Duty Free Department Store,
stocks a wide selection of items such as perfumes and fragrances,
cosmetics, leather wear, sports gear, ladies' accessories,
confectionery, liquor and cigarettes. Other shopping outlets
to check out in Kuah includes the Langkawi Duty Free (M) Sdn.
Bhd and the Saga Shopping Centre. The former sells a range
of duty free items and the latter a variety of imported kitchenware
and household appliances,clothing, luggage, confectionery
and assorted goods. There are also other shops where shoppers
can browse for bargains and perhaps pick up some local items.
The Teow Soon Huat Departmental Store in Pokok Assam just
outside the town is another shopping outlet worthy of your
time. Visitors to the Langkawi Underwater World at Pantai
Cenang should not miss the one Shopping Paradise Duty Free
Centre housed within the same complex. The wide range of items
on sale include cigarette, liquor, cosmetics, watches,fashion
ware, jewellery, confectionery and batik. Among the many choices
for shoppers include souvenir items such as pewter, handicraft,
batik, crystals and glassware.Others include confectionery,
liquor, silk fabrics, perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics,
shoes and seafood items.Visitors are allowed to bring back
to the mainland one bottle of liquor and one carton of cigarettes
after staying at least 48 hours on the island.
With so many activities to do and places
to explore, not to mention the abundance of duty-free shopping
available at your disposal, Aseania Resort Langkawi is undoubtedly
the place of choice for everyone, be it families, travellers
and for both leisure and business.
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