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Gunung Raya

Ulu Melaka, Langkawi, Malaysia
Ranked #14 of 55 attractions in Langkawi
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Mountains
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KL
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

an another view of langkawi, though view is a bit different from cable car ride. need to travel a long distance no shelter, no food, no restroom, . just a view point. if you have time and weather is good then it is recommended otherwise avoid it.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Trip from the bottom of the mountain to the top will take you about 15 to 20 minutes by car. You can expect to see some monkeys and cows along the road so just take care not to cause roadkill. At the top is a resort which looks like it has seen better days. The resort has a tower which,... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

This is the top of the world. Magnificent views. If I practiced yoga or meditation this is where I would spend a lot of time. A little something that is memorable is the use of drinking glasses as minature aquariums. Each table has a glass with a plant and small fish in it. My notes tell me that Gunung Raya... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Rent a car or grab a taxi and drive up to the highest point on Langkawi for some wonderful views. On a clear day you can see right out to Thailand.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Raw beauty, very quaint and very quiet... the views from the top fantastic

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

A steep and twisting drive to the top, but the views from the topare

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012 via mobile

Wonderful view. Worth the drive. Would be nicer without the dilapidated hotel, but the view makes up for it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

We visited here early morning (around 715am) - after being advised that this was the best place in Langkawi to see the sunrise. However - we ended up going all the way to the summit - but were unable to see the sunrise at all ! This is because the sunrise is on the other side and this is not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

It's cool and the view from top are great! You pay 10RM for entrance fee if you want to get to the top and you'll get a cup of coffee or tea with it. Its quiet and tranquil there.. The thousand stairs are not worth it tho, it's better to drive up!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

There is an antenna and a hotel on the top of the mountain. The hotel charges 10 RM to go to the observation deck, but will often just ask for 5 RM if they are not serving drinks (I believe a drink was included in the cost of a 10 RM ticket). Anyway, the view is not that fantastic from... More

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