Gunung Raya is a geosite in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. Open 24 hours.
The tallest rock in Langkawi, Malaysia, is Gunung Raya, which is 881 metres high. It's in the middle of everything and surrounded by a thick jungle that's full of animals. The forest reserve covers more than 5,000 hectares. To get to the top, you can either drive or walk. The drive is beautiful and fun, and you'll almost certainly see wildlife early in the morning. From the top, you can see the whole island and the Andaman Sea. On top is the D'Coconut Hill Resort, which has a public watch tower. When you stand on top of the tower, you can see Langkawi, the Andaman Sea, and even Thailand's main island. At the base of the mountain is the Gunung Raya Golf Course. If you love nature and want to try new things, you have to go there.
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Subcategory: Geosite
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Highest Mountain in Langkawi: Standing at 881 meters high, Gunung Raya is the tallest mountain in Langkawi.
Dense Rainforest: The mountain is covered with a dense rainforest full of amazing flora & fauna.
Wildlife: Look out for an array of wildlife including leaf monkeys, macaque monkeys, flying foxes, squirrels, mountain eagles, and hornbills.
Granite Formation: The peak of the mountain is a granite formation, home to a resort, a small park, a museum, and a watch tower.
Panoramic Views: Enjoy panoramic views of the whole island and the turquoise Andaman Sea.
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Gunung Raya is the highest mountain in Langkawi with an altitude of 881 meters. It is located in central Langkawi and has the sprawling Gunung Raya Golf Course at the base. The mountain is covered with dense rainforest which is full of amazing flora & fauna.
The dense rainforest which covers the mountain is bursting with native flora and fauna, providing beautiful scenery whether you choose to drive or trek to the peak. Look out for an array of wildlife including leaf monkeys, macaque monkeys, flying foxes, squirrels, mountain eagles, and hornbills along the way. The peak is a granite formation, home to a resort, a small park, a museum, and a watch tower.
Gunung Raya is accessible by road and stairs. The winding drive through the lush rainforest is via a good tarmac road and takes approximately 30 minutes. Trekkers can opt to take a guided tour or make their own way.
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