Kuah Town

KUAH TOWN ON LANGKAWI ISLAND

Kuah is the most important town on Langkawi Island. Though it is not an actual city, local people from Langkawi refer to it as a city. Kuah is a nice and small town with a relaxed atmosphere. There are no big malls, no heavy traffic and also no places to eat on every corner. Langkawi Island has a duty free status. You can buy cheap liquor, cigarettes, fragrances and other souvenirs in Kuah. Kuah has a couple of hotels, but you will find better accommodation outside of the city.