Attractions in Pulau Langkawi, Kedah.

ATTRACTION  IN  PULAU LANGKAWI, KEDAH.

Langkawi is one of the districts of Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia. Pulau Langkawi was given a duty- free status in 1987. Today, the island, rich in natural beauty and the legend of this past has featured itself as one of the most popular travel destinations in Malaysia. Langkawi is actually a cluster of islands where Pulau Langkawi is the largest followed by Pulau Banggi and Penang.

The name Langkawi is a combination of "Lang" and "Kawi". "Lang" is taken from the Malay word eagle. This can be evidenced by the presence of flying eagles in most parts of Langkawi, including Kilim Geopark, Great Lion Island and all the islands of Langkawi. Langkawi is also home to a number of red eagle birds. Kawi is a red heart, because the eagle has a red-headed and white-headed hair.

First time in Langkawi? Pick the right area or your hotel such as The Datai Langkawi. This hotel is reachable via a long winding road, this sprawling five- star luxury collection hotel is tucked away within a lush rainforest in Datai Bay. There are six room types in total, with each unit sparing no expense when it comes to in- room décor- think polished dark wood floors and beige- upholstered, heavy Balinese- style furniture offset by fluffy white duvets and heavy linen curtains.

One of the most popular beach in Pulau Langkawi is Pantai Cenang. It is the busiest beach town on Langkawi Island, where you can find a diverse mix of cafes and restaurants, as well as souvenier shops, and duty- free outlets along its picturesque beach strip. Featuring white sands and clear waters, Pantai Cenang’s expansive beach is also great for sunbathing and exciting water sports such as jet skiing and parasailing.

5 must- see islands in Langkawi is Pulau Payar Marine Park. It is a popular site for snorkeling and scuba- diving enthusiasts keen on exploring Langkawi’s clourful marine life. Price range is RM295 for adults and RM195 for children below 12. Second, Pulau Dayang Bunting is Langkawi’s second largest uninhabited island, resembles the silhouette of a reclined pregnant lady from afar. Price range is RM80- RM100 for hal day island- hopping tour, RM650- RM1200 for jet- ski tour. Pulau Beras Basah boasts expansive sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and clear blue waters against a verdant mountain backdrop. Price range is RM80- RM100 for half day island- hopping tour, RM600- RM900 for private speedboat. Forth is Pulau Singa Besar that is a massive wildlife sanctuary, where you can find plenty eagles, monkeys, mousedeer, hornbills, snakes, monitor lizards and peacocks roaming freely on the island. Price range is also RM80- RM100 for half day island- hopping tour, RM600- RM900 for private speedboat. Last islands is Rebak Island which is a secluded islet off Langkawi which houses the luxurious Vivanta by Taj Rebak Island, where affluent travelers can enjoy an incredibly romantic and exclusive holiday in Langkawi. Price range is complimentary ferry for resort guests.

What best thing that you can do in Langkawi? Here it is. Langkawi Sky Bridge is a 125 metre- long curved pedestrian bridge that offers an exhilarating view of the verdant Gunung Mat Cincang, Telaja Tujuh waterfalls, and several islets surrounding Langkawi. This sturdy bridge can accommodate up to 250 people at a time, and is fitted with double steel railings, an enclosed wire mesh, and two triangular platforms where you can relax and enjoy the cool breeze. Then, Dataran Lang also known as Eagle Square, is a striking 12 metre- tall sculpture of an eagle poised to take flight is displayed atop an elevated platform. Dataran Lang also houses beautiful miniature fountains, terraces and bridges, while its close proximity to the sea makes it a popular spot for watching ferries ply across the harbor in the evening. After that, Langkawi Cable Car takes visitors on a vertiginous 15- minute ride to the top of mount Mat Cincang, offering breath- taking views of Langkawi’s rainforests, islets, and waterfalls. After reaching the 708 metre- tall peak, visitors can enjoy the cool breeze, grab a quick bite, browse through the stalls selling T- shirts and souveniers, and of course take lots o photos from the observatory deck. Last attractions is Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls. It is a natural Langkawi attraction with locals claiming it to be the home of faeries. Adventure enthusiasts can brave the steep 45- minute long climb to the top of the waterfalls, past huge rocks and through the seven pools, where macaques, hornbills, and squirrels can be spotted along the journey.

There are many myth that was trust by people at Langkawi. First is Pulau Dayang

 Bunting. The island gets the name from the fairy tale of the island which is supposedly

 the island, and resembles a goddess named Mambang Sari who was deceived by Mat 

Teja to make her pregnant with her child because she loved her too. But after 7 days 

his son was born, the baby suffers from a mysterious illness. Mambang Sari then put 

his son on the lake and caused the occurrence of the legend of lakes in the wild. On the

 way to Dayang Bunting Lake, we will see the form of a mountain resembling a woman

 lying on the head with a head,chest and stomach. Second is, Telaga Tujuh Waterfall 

flows from one pool to another and forms a reference to the hillside, where it gets its 

name. The waterfall is said to be so beautiful that it has become a place of shower 

water and can also treat the disease.There is a lime tree in the waterfall that is said to 

be left behind by the rays. Limau Sintuk is usually used in Malay medicine to throw 

bad luck with a drowning shower.

Conclusion is, you should come and visit Pulau Langkawi because you can make 

many activities there and enjoy the view of beautiful nature there. It is a nice 

destinations to create beautiful memories with your family and friends. Love Nature!

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Scene 2 : At the bridge of Teluk Chempedak Beach.
Scene 3 : Mini stalls along the Teluk Chempedak Beach.
Scene 4 : Interview local people and foreign tourists at Teluk Chempedak Beach.
Scene 5 : Facilities that have around Teluk Chempedak Beach.
Scene 6 : Buskers along Teluk Chempedak Beach.

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FUN THINGS TO DO : 

• wave pool.
• the 6- lane racer.
• the crystal slide.
• penguin island.
• coco beach.

I WOULD LIKE TO VACATION HERE BECAUSE :

• 4 zones at present : coco beach, penguin island, tree top hill slides and corporate function area ; with ample land for future attractions.
• includes f&b outlets with local and international fare, wifi zones, and locker facilities.
• first in malaysia to fully use e- value system for cashless payments within the theme park for visitor's convenience.
• spent some quality time with beloved friends and family.
  

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MUZIUM LOUVRE

• The Louvre Museum (France : Musée du Louvre) is one of the largest and most visited French museums and monuments in the world.
• The museum is located within the Louvre Palace (Palais du Louvre), which was originally a fort built during the late 12th century under the reign of King Philippe II.
• The museum was opened on August 10, 1793 with an exhibit of 537 paintings, most of his work was seized from the church and the royal property.
• "Louvre" mean overlapping strips in a window (to let in air but keep out rain), first recorded 1550s. The form has been influenced by apparently unrelated French Louvre, the name of the palace in Paris, which is said to be so named because its builder, Philip Augustus, intended it as a wolf kennel.
• The Louvre Palace is almost a rectangular structure, comprising Cour Carree square and two wings wrapped in Cour Napoleon in the north and south.
• In the middle of the compound is the Louvre Pyramid, above the visitor center.
• The museum is divided into three wings : Sully Wing in the east, containing the Cour Carree and the oldest parts of the Louvre, Richelieu wing to the north, and the Denon Wing, which borders the Seine to the south.
• In 1983, French President François Mitterrand proposed the Grand Louvre plan to renovate the building and transfer the Ministry of Finance, allowing the display along the building.
• Architects I. M. Pei was awarded the project and proposed a glass pyramid for a centralized inner site.
• The pyramids and underground lobby were executed on October 15, 1988.
• The second phase of the Grand Louvre, La Pyramide Inversée (Pyramid Disongsang), was terminated in 1993.
•  In 2002, the presence has been doubled since the settlement.

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• Entry fee: Can buy online at specified time (eg 12.30) for 17 Euros.
• Guaranteed entry within 30 minutes.
• Wheelchairs for the elderly and disabled are available free of charge.

          

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CHAPTER 1 : INTERPRETATION FOUNDATION

What a beautiful day to start with something new! Now we're gonna learn about INTERPRETATION FOUNDATION!!!

DEFINITION

Visitor Interpretation define as : it is used by visitor attractions to tell a story about a site's significance and its context (physical, natural, social, aesthetic or spiritual).
Interpreter define as : a person whose job is to change what someone is saying into another language as that person is speaking.

OBJECTIVE

Visitor Interpretation :

• informal education and first-hand participatory learning.
• enhance knowledge of authenticity.
• stimulate change in attitudes and behaviour.

Interpreter :

• to assits the visitor in developing a keener awareness, appreciation and understanding of the area he is visiting.
• to accomplish management goals.
• to promote public understanding of the agency's goals and objectives.

CAREER 

Visitor Interpretation & Interpreter : 

• tourist guide.
• museum translator.

PRINCIPLE

Visitor Interpretation :

• any interpretation that does not somehow relate what is being displayed or described to something within the personality or experience of the visitor will be sterile.
• interpretation is an art, which combines many arts, whether the materials presented are scientific, historical or architectural. 
• the chief aim of interpretation is not instruction, but provocation.

Interpreter :

• always interpret in first person.
• you must observe strict professional secrecy.
• you must be neutral.
• interpret everything that is said.

ROLES

Visitor Interpretation & Interpreter :

• to facilitate communication between two or more people who use different languages, being either spoken or signed.

BASIC CONCEPT INTERPRETATION

                                 COMMUNICATION                                EMOTIONAL

A communication process that forges emotional and intellectual connections between the interests of the audience and the meanings inherent to the resource.

INTERPRETER

1. someone who understand the history of the area.
2. who knows land.
3. who lives in the park day in and day out.
4. 365 days a year.

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Visitor Interpretation feat Interpreter

DEFINITION

VISITOR INTERPRETATION : is used by visitor attractions to tell a story about a site's significance and its context (physical, natural, social, aesthetic or spiritual).

INTERPRETER : is a person whose job is to change what someone is saying into another language as that person is speaking.

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OBJECTIVES

Visitor Interpretation : -

• to assists the visitor in developing a keener awareness, appreciation and understanding of the area he is visiting.

Interpreter : -

•  to accomplish management goals.
• to promote public understanding of the agency's goals and objectives.

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