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The best waterfalls in Langkawi

A hand-picked guide to 1 of the most stunning waterfalls in Langkawi. Each entry below has our personal notes, photos, driving directions and the practical detail you need to plan a visit — from parking and hike lengths to swimming rules and the best time of year to go.

#1 · 200 m drop

Temurun Waterfall

Langkawi · Kedah · Malaysia

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I finally made it to Langkawi over a long holiday. I'm not young anymore and had never been, which I found a bit embarrassing. The news had been saying hotel occupancy on the island was down, so I assumed it would be quiet. It wasn't. Every attraction we went to was packed.

So I went looking for something smaller, and that's how I ended up at Temurun Waterfall in the northwest corner of the island. It's far from the main shopping area and the popular beaches, which I think is why it felt so much emptier. A few other people were there, but it never got crowded. The mood was relaxed, and I didn't feel like I was queuing for anything.

How long is the walk to Temurun Waterfall?

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