Langkawi is an island off the Malaysian peninsula. Attracting local visitors as well as international the island is a popular tourist destination. Many options in terms of tourist holiday accommodation have sprung up in the years. When it comes to accommodation, most visitors opt for a resort. Langkawi is famous for these.
If you are getting sick of lazing around on the beaches and looking for some adventure then Pulau Payar Marine park is the place to look out for. The spot is popular among diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. What is interesting is getting here, you can either choose to be pumped from the start by boarding a speed boat or simply getting on a catamaran. It is about 45 km away from the mainland and if you are planning on heading there early on in the day it is suggested that you spend the night close to a jetty point which is where you get on board to reach the island. One of the places often famous among Pulau Payar is The Datai Langkawi, due to the closeness to the Jetty point.
The highlight feature of Pulau Payar is the coral garden, which is a secluded section of the park. The multi-coloured corals are protected and preserved in the shaded waters. However to explore this part of the park a prior permission from authorities is needed and fishing is strictly prohibited. The waters around the park are home to diverse marine biodiversity and a dive or snorkel is an experience not to be missed. There is an array of facilities available at the park to make the visitors comfortable such as picnic tables, barbecue facilities, restrooms and much more. This is an ideal place to spend the day with your family or friends while being close to nature. One thing to keep in mind is to leave the park without leaving any traces of your presence!
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