Langkawi Skybridge is a place that you should visit at least once in your lifetime. It is a cable-stayed pedestrian bridge built 660 metres above sea-level.
Your visit to the Langkawi Skybridge can end up being a little emotional as once you are at the top of the Skybridge, you will feel both happy and scared at the same time.
You will definitely feel the adrenaline pumping, but also a little bit nervous of the sheer height.
To get to the Langkawi Skybridge
You can drive to the Oriental Village, or alternatively get a taxi or a hotel transfer from any tour operator. From the Oriental Village, you will just have a short walk across the village towards the cable car station.
In order to get to the Skybridge, you have to take the cable car. Langkawi’s cable car, called the Panorama Langkawi, is one of the steepest cable car rides in the world.
The Langkawi Skybridge is accessible from the top station. So, if you plan to go to the Langkawi Skybridge, do not disembark at the middle station.
Therefore disembark at the top station and spend some time at the Skybridge first. Then, if your time permits, you can always explore the middle station on your way down.
Using the Skyglide
Previously, you had to walk to the Langkawi Skybridge along a jungle route. However, it is now easier to get to the Skybridge with the Skyglide.
The Skyglide is an elevator that brings visitors to the Skybridge. Unlike normal elevators, the Skyglide glides its way up and down like a train.
The wait for the Skyglide can be long at times because its capacity is limited. You have to patiently wait for your turn.
The experience on the Skybridge
Your experience is really dependent on the weather. If it is not on your side during your visit then it may be cold at the top.
The temperature can hover around 20º Celsius and there will be thick fog everywhere. The wind too will be strong and you will actually feel the bridge swaying.
Nevertheless, despite the vagaries of the weather, the Skybridge is a magnificent wonder. It hangs 100 metres above ground with an 82-metre high single pylon suspending it. It can accommodate up to 250 people at a time.
From the bridge, you can see the vast mountains with fog covering their tops. On a clear day you get to view the Andaman Sea too.
There may be moments when you feel the Skybridge swaying strongly. If that happens, all you have to do is sit quietly. Take in the beautiful and peaceful vista surrounding you and it will calm your mind and soul in no time.
Khai and wife Amira are Malaysian travel bloggers who blog at Kaki Jalans. Their travels have taken them to almost all the countries in Asean and five countries in Europe. They are still actively travelling and adding to this list.