The craggy hulk and grim facade of the legendary Gunung Machinchang stands magnificent overlooking Burau Bay on the west and Teluk Datai to the north. This ancient granite outcrop has been there for eons when the overwhelming forces of mother earth caused this mass of rock to jut out high above the green canopy that was to cover the area for millions of years. Gunung Machinchang is about 40 minutes drive from Kuah Town and 20 minutes from the Langkawi International Airport. The exhilarating cable car ride to the top is well worth your trip. 



The Langkawi Cable Car route links the Base Station at Oriental Village to the Peak Station on top of the mountain. The 20 minutes journey you take in a four-seater cable car silently ascends the altitude for a distance of 2.2 kilometres --  all the way hovering over the verdant forest canopy. Due to some repair works, the Middle Station where visitors can take a pause before proceeding on the jouney to the peak, is temporarily closed.

 The 360 º panorama from the peak offers a breathtaking view of the islands, the rural lowlands and the seas as far as Thailand. Take in the great vista of hillside flora, a bird's eye view of the Telaga Tujuh waterfalls and an occasional glimpse of the wildlife, including the high-flying birds. Depending on the weather, you can sometimes find yourself ' levitating'  in thick mist as the cable car climbs higher.

The air up here is crisp and much cooler than the sweltering lowlands. Early evenings are the best times to be at the top for another perspective of the Langkawi sunset. However, be sure of the time to go up lest you miss the dazzling fiery display that splashes the horizon with all shades of red until darkness claims the islands. To partake of the ambiance at the peak, lunch, hi-tea, dinner, sunset cocktail, weddings and birthday parties can be arranged by the management.

There is a 2.5 kilometre mountain trail that links Telaga Tujuh to the Middle and the Peak Stations. If you chose to take this trail please be aware that it is a hard and arduous climb most of the way. The Langkawi Cable Car has won three international awards.

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