Avoid This Place in Langkawi, Malaysia!
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Actually what are you looking for in Langkawi? You keep on saying you don't like it because it looks rundown, but other towns you've stayed in before looks quite rundown too. I think the fact that you are low on cash and couldn't enjoy much things, like maybe massage or any activities makes you feel cranky, and you are cranky in this video than usual. You should elaborate more on what you are looking for instead of saying rundown, this way maybe if locals or authorities watch your videos, they can improve things.
Excellent, ... precise and solid reviews. Much ❤. Well said. Arigatou gozaimasu 😊.
Difficult to enjoy anything when we are short of cash..😅
True
Me as Malaysian, i had enough with Langkawi. Free dutie island but the price for almost everything is higher than KL !
Exactly bro. Wasted my time and money in Langkawi. I remembered the good ol days 10 years back my first trip to langkawi with friends
You can’t really enjoy if you’re attached to a “tight budget.”
There are many places you can go in Langkawi but you have to rent a motorbike to move around.
The Underwater World is not a shopping mall……it’s a HUGE aquarium with 200+ marine & freshwater species, a 3D theater & an UNDERWATER TUNNEL.
Sorry Ben if Langkawi disappointed you! To a certain extent, the place has not recovered from the Covid pandemic .. it is struggling to be what it used to be. And Ben, Langkawi is not Cenang Beach alone!
Whoa! Caught it fresh off the press! Bro.. love what you do. Be safe! Keep up the incredible work. You bring awesome insight into many cool walks of life. Really enjoy your vlogs and am excited to dive into this one! Cheers bro..!
Thanks a lot for the nice words, I'm glad you really like the videos!
Back then it was a duty free island where a lot of people come and buy stuff like imported kitchen ware, chocolates, alcohol and tobacco....but now not anymore
I loved Langkawi, rented a bike and rode around the island a couple of times. The cable car, the pools up in the mountains, wonderful.
Hope that you have had a good time and a pleasant stay in Langkawi. It's a beautiful island.
Tanjung Rhu beach? Maybe a few cheaper accommodation near Scarborough restaurant.
You can buy a motor bike phone holder to take with you for the nav apps. The other thing you can do is wear ear buds and listen to the voice prompts. I like to do both, because sometimes you need to pay attention to the road instead looking at the map on your phone.
Yea that's true, sometimes I'll wear 1 ear bud if I really need to for direction. I'm a little bit scarred by living in Bali and seeing tons of white girls on the bike who can't drive, wearing their big headphones bobbing their heads to music and swerving in the roads 😂
What was the last club you were in again?
Is it easy driving around longkawi, also is it dangerous riding around the area?
Langkawi, overall, is not represented by just one place and thus it's not just Cenang Beach (the 'C' is pronounced as the 'C' in 'chair'...in Malay the letter 'C' is never pronounced as a 'suh' or 'kuh'). You need to go to the different parts of Langkawi and its beaches, and only then establish an informed opinion. When I go to Langkawi, I tend to avoid the crowded touristy places, and go straight for the resorts that are close to the beaches because that's what I would be specifically looking for in Langkawi. If you're looking for a nice small town, I don't think this is the place. Look for the beaches instead, and go to the other areas such as Teluk Datai, Tanjung Rhu, Pantai Tengah, and Pantai Kok. Personally, Tanjung Rhu would be my choice. I don't like Cenang either and I don't go there. Enjoy your stay!
This is true, lot more places to explore other than Cenang beach. need to get right info from the locals. However, the ' yeah there is one' the person answered about nasi kandar asked by Ben, he just meant it ' yes there are', not really mean it as 'one' only in Langkawi😅 They are really kampung people. Those who work at 4/5 star hotels, speaking better in English
This fella walking on Chenang on the morning when most shops are closed.. why dont he comes to Chenang on the evening instead
In Malaysia they advertise one thing online and it's different on some things when you actually get there.. Like mine said free coffee there was no free coffee you paid for coffee..
Langkawi is not a cheap tourist destination. The only time you may wanna go to Langkawi is to get on board a ferry that links Langkawi to Koh Lipe Thailand 😊
To be honest when I was on Langkawi this town was my base for travelling around the island. I was there about 10 years ago and found it very cheap to rent a car. So if the motorbike rents are pricy guess renting a car is not an option. That’s a shame, hopefully find some way where you can see more of the island, good luck! Maybe explore the Perhentian Islands, or Redang Island 🏝️ much more tropical and a haven of marine life, of the east coast of Malaysia. Or you could just go to Koh Lipe nearby, then your back in Thailand. Mmm when you finally get to the Philippines prepare to find it underwhelming!
You are right. Thats why peopoe going to Langkawi just to stay at the luxury resorts and go home. Cenang is just for backpakers
I’m not a tourist but when I make bookings with Agoda I’m informed that the rates included tourist tax. When I mentioned this to the hotel they told me it wasn’t included. When I use other booking platforms, I don’t get ‘charged’ tourist tax and the rates are the same as Agoda’s.
This guy just walked around cenang beach make overall conclusion on Langkawi, looking for nasi kandar and massage, laughable
You're confused, I said in the video this is about Cenang Beach and not the whole Langkawi. I wasn't looking for a massage at all, I was so disappointed by the area and all I saw was massage shops everywhere that I thought maybe I'd get one (I did not).
@@benfisherminyou should know that you strolled on that area in the morning when most of the shops there still closed.. why dont you make a video in the noon or evening?
Just discover your video days ago and subscribed. Glad you enjoy your time in Penang and KL. However, there is nothing much going on in Langkawi, perhaps you could take a look at Langkawi Cable Car. but with rm200 in mind…, hope you get your next paycheck from youtube ASAP
love it when u talk alot
Go to Kuah town...Chenang beach area is touristy...price r all toutist standard..
Langkawi best touring by motorbikes.I went 1st to langkawi in 1981, by then i was 18 yrs old, nothing like today.It was a virgin island.Only a handful of westerners came to enjoy the island scenic untouched beaches n waterfalls.Nasi kandar not so popular in Langkawi n i think u may find difficult to find one, but if u go to the town in kuah u may be can find it.😊
Loved Langkawi personally after going last year.
The best beaches are on the east coast. A few islands in the South China sea.
Ben, it is not fair to look down on Langkawi just because you could not find your Nasi Kandar at every corner like KL or Penang.
That was only a small part of the reason. I disliked everything about the Cenang Beach area, for me it had no redeeming qualities at all.
@@benfisherminobviously you didnt do enough research before visiting the place.. Nasi Kandar is not a common food in Langkawi..although located just a short flight away from Penang, Langkawi is an island with different culture and demographic. You should study about Langkawian local cuisines such as "Kerabu Bronok", Sea Cucumber Soup and Laktud
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Too bad, Ben, you did not spend long enough the time to explore Langkawi. It's not just Cenang Beach there & in fact, it's the most busy strip with lots of tourists, at it's peak seasons.
Even, personally, I would go to Langkawi as many as 10 times for my holidays.
Travel with Balnur has Langkawi series currently. Check out her vids, there are many places to enjoy.
Again, touristic places are what foreign tourists are visiting, in their limited duration of stay, just in any countries. So, no way you could avoid touristy areas when these are what the country/areas could offer - the main reasons what bring tourists to a particular country & places.
@@mezamereba personally i think this guy purposedly created this video as a clickbait to attract more viewers to his videos.. because as you said, many people here have suggested and recommended him the interesting things and do as well as other valuable tips for him in Chenang and the rest of Langkawi island but he didnt respond or acknowledge at all those information.. if he really sincere, he will definitely appreciate the suggestion and said something like "thanks for the info", "i will check out these places when next time I in Langkawi again", etc.. seriously, I think this guy is so pathetic and there is no need for us to wasting time on his channel.. lets we move on to another better TH-camrs/Vloggers/Travelers
Bro Ben..love nature .. recommend fly to Sarawak, Sabah.
There are lots of natural wonders . Exp. Niah cave, Mulu cave , long houses in rural areas & lots more..but quite far apart. Travelling by rivers by boat will take hours & hours..by air shorter .. peoples are frendly.. & very helpful, understand english. Kuching & Kota Kinabalu a great city.
It's true
Haha what 😂😂
You use ChatGPT too huh?😂
Go to lake Dayang Bunting/pregnant maid lake.....and you will enjoy it much
Food is much better in Penang.
100x better!
It is expensive for locals like me
Yea everything around was expensive, even when I went to Kuah everything was still pretty expensive
Hi Ben, from memory I had some additional accommodation charges in Langkawi. The locals are friendly. Enjoy!
The same exact thing happened to me at McDonald's here in Japan.. I know I thought I was hallucinating wanting to eat there too.. But Five Guys is heaven
"Cenang" as u pronounced is absolutely off-key, could get u weird looks from locals/taxi drivers etc...correctly, more like "Cheer-nang"
You are very low on budget. That's why it's hard for you to enjoy anything. If you don't like Langkawi.. please don't go to the East Coast. You'll say avoid this country in no time.
Go to Indonesia... Jakarta, Bandung, Jogja... they're more for you. Or Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia... they're indeed much cheaper than Malaysia. You'll do great and singing praises there.
I've loved everywhere else in Malaysia so far. To me the East Coast looks amazing, especially Terengganu and surrounding islands, looks nothing like Cenang Beach to me. Unfortunately none of those other countries are english speaking and so it won't do quite as well on TH-cam!
Maybe you should go to Port Dickson near Mallaca and take a boat to Medan in Indonesia and then all the way to Banda Aceh by bus or by air.
Perhentian, Tioman, Redang much better than Langkawi. I dont know why anybody recommended you to visit there. Been there once in the 90s, and once couple of years ago. Not impressed at all.
Your room looks good.. It can get really bad trust me.
For tourist tax read “bribe for me”.
We go to Langkawi for the geoparks, the mangroove tour and the view from the cable car... beaches aren't that great but have heard of people raving about TANJUNG RHU beach, that's probably what your taxi driver told you...maybe?
and also to see the eagles, Langkawi eagles are special...
"The beaches in Malaysia in overall are not crowded", I think that sounds pretty good! Hey, I have an idea for you Ben, if you are returning to KL. Go to Petaling Jaya and visit One Utama; it's a mall so you could enjoy some AC 😄I think it is one of the biggest malls in Malaysia if not in whole S-E Asia, combining old and new school - the old part also being quite nice.
There are a lot of budget hotel/accomodation rooms in Langkawi in a good condition
. Didnt you watch other videos about Langkawi by different vloggers on Utube?
Went to Langkawi last year (a decade since the last time I was there) for part work part holiday. Gotta say, it lost it's charm... But some might argue, it's part of development and growth.
I go to Langkawi for it's quiet peaceful nature, but it has turned into another beach town. One of my favorite places (Underwater World) I remember it was just one building and a lot of nature surrounding it, now it's all shops, restaurants, gift shops, clothes shops. Some like it, some don't. To each it's own I guess.
But for me, I'd rather go to one of the beaches in Thailand.
When I travel I use this rule-It you can see a McDonald’s/KFC/Starbucks, you’re in the wrong place.
"I'm from the United States of America. We have the best Mexican food." I think you left out "outside Mexico" lol ...
Yea you're right lol
“ outside of Mexico“
I could’ve sworn he was going to say that next, but he didn’t 😅
Ben, you need a guide in langkawi. Caise there are alot of hidden treasures😊
Go get ur food from Maklang in Kuah...more homemade n authhentic Langkawi food...
Come to Kuching, East Malaysia
And this stupid tourist will be looking for Nasi Kandar there...
There are nice areas in Cambodia.. But I would not feel comfortable that things are denominated in US dollars.. And then they give you change in their money it seems like a currency nightmare the Malaysian denomination of approximately four and a half to one is easy to keep track of a nice conversion rate.. When foreign countries start using dollars for their currency it really screws up the place.. The US is exporting inflation all over the world
My experience and take on it "A long time ago" and it's one of the places I got seriously ill from chicken. Before the internet, tourist places often didn't care about quality, just the turn, and at 22:15, I'd skip Sushi King.
I did read a lot of reviews about people getting sick from food, which I rarely see other places in Malaysia. I can't imagine before they had to have some accountability with online reviews. Yea no Sushi King for me!
@@benfishermin My experience at Lankawi was before the advent of online reviews. I had to laugh, 24:30 when I saw the Nasi Bistro, it was a little different back when was there, but it's think the place I got one of the worst cases of food poisoning ever. After we had lunch, we passed by the side of the place I on the way to the beach and I can still see an obese Indian guy with a meat cleaver chopping up a pile of chicken literally on a bloody log just like you would see in India. I had a bad feeling about the place but after a long ride from Penang on the bus we were starving took a chance.
Pankor was better but not a lot to do there but hang out at the resorts. I drove a few times from Penang to Alor Setar ("Aloe Star" as I recall it being pronounced locally) and Hat Yai a few times with relatives who worked for an NGO, and both were mildly interesting, but I more enjoyed the northerly drive from Penang to Rendang more.
You might like Cameron Highlands for something different. It was my favorite cool-off get away in Malaysia.
For local malaysians we love so much trip to Langkawi.
@@wannasir5167 Indeed, when Ben was saying that maybe Langkawi was in it's prime back in time, I was thinking it looked more developed and improved now than decades ago. Back then it was tailored for locals more than foreign tourist and single guys, and perhaps that's what visitors need to be aware of.
My fiancee really enjoyed Langkawi and was keen to take me there, and quite hurt when it we had a bad time and it was not what I expected and I got the food poisoning. I didn't mean to imply Langkawi was a bad place to visit.
I remember visiting Virginia Beach on the U.S. East coast and being very disappointed as it was mostly a party destination for weekend and spring break college kids, Not much there for tourists but the kids who when there to party, it was paradise.
Been there once in my 40s. 56 now and never intend to go there again despite only 60km away.
Make a comparison video on Thailand vs Malaysia!
Will definitely be making this it's long overdue
I'll make a decision to follow you or not based on that
I'm Malaysian and I've stopped visiting Langkawi since the yr 2000. My instinct keeps telling me to avoid Langkawi.... It's like visiting the emptiness' in an island... Zero island.
. it's fun to others but absolutely not for me 😎
I LOVE LANGKAWI 🥰👍🇲🇾
Ben, you look like the Woody Allen of travel videos. You kinda talk like him too... Matter of fact presentation with depth just under the surface.
Langkawi is a has been. Best to go and explore the East Coast states. 👍
komplen jer byk dia ni 😊 tak habis2 dgn nasi kandar mcm la sedap sgt nasi kandar tu
Hi.. that 10rm (8%) was services tax by the government. For hotels and resorts, theme parks, also some restaurants. Thankyou brother.
Yea of course, but I paid the tourist tax online and then they made me pay it again at the hotel in cash, so I had to pay it twice
@@benfishermin The rm10 is different from tourist tax you paid in Apps, rm10 is what you paid per night to the hotel, it is required for tourists to pay that. But at times certain hotels didn't ask that from tourists, at times certain hotels they do require you to pay
@@TeleeFONE Agoda charges typically 10% tax + another 8% or more service charge, and then finally the 10RM tourist tax for each night you book. There is only one 10RM tourist tax that exists. Agoda and all booking services are required by law to collect the 10RM per night TTx. If you contact them they will tell you that the hotel should not collect the TTx because it's already collected in the booking.
Langkawi has no nitelife at all...everything shut down by 6pm...except chenang beach...at weekends..made for tourists...
I don't realy know what you are looking for, perhaps langkawi is not really for people looking for crowded beaches on tight budget . I was once at Miami beach, peole keep on asking me, what is the time now? (before handphone era). Then i noticed tourists and americans don't wear watch. For safety reason i keep my wath in my pocket. I guest you are rarely feel unsafe in langkawi and Malaysia. Please explore more, it is hard to find nice place if you on very limited budget.
Cenang is a touristy spot because of the beach…does not represent the whole of Langkawi… “Naturally Langkawi” is the theme… a guy from NYC should just go back to the city … kl, penang… massage in thailand … just an hour away..😂
Yea this video is about Cenang and not the whole island of Langkawi. I even said this quite clearly in the video.
Just want let yoh know,next time when you visiting other states or places in Malaysia, please study and learn the about the local cuisines of that particular place.. Nasi Kandar is NOT a common food in all places in this country.. it is common in KL, Selangor and Penang but other places have their own unique local foods.. if you go to Sabah, Sarawak or East Coast no need to look for Nasi Kandar.. you will only embarrassing yourself
@@mezamereba maybe he is taking drug.. but like I said they purposely dis that for content
There another video that i saw that guy rent a bike for only rm40 a day in Langkawi
Seems like Malaysian beaches are not popular because of the jellyfish lots of small jellyfish.. I was told by people in KL don't bother with going to the beach you will be stung by jellyfish.. de Nang Vietnam people are surfing there but no complaints of jellyfish.. It's almost like it's a breeding area because they are small jellyfish
Tourist area? What tourists, mate? There’s nobody there…
There are 2 taxes..one the 10% is imposed by the federal government..the other one by the state govt
Yea always, but I had to pay the 10% + 10RM tax online already on Agoda and then I paid 10RM tax in person too!
@@benfishermin in tanjung rhu theres a beach motel with secluded private beach..clean well maintaned accommodation..called tanjung puteri motel..tanjung rhu is the best beach in langkawi
10 ringgit not 10%
You should rent a motorcycle to see the beach and the surrounding forest if you have money visit the mangrove forest because Langkawi is not for walking in the town, it's boring.
Shame you didn’t like Cenang. Cenang is actually my favourite night beach. It’s nice to walk there at night. There are also some decent beach bars.
That Mexican restaurant is actually pretty good and the nasi kandar restaurant is actually decent. I’ve eaten there a few times. Don’t know why it got bad reviews. There is good food in Cenang if you know where to look.
This stupid tourists walking in chenang in the morning when most of the shops there still closed.. bangang punyer mat saleh
You're being honest that's the most important thing.. Sometimes the truth hurts..
TH-cam is a top up income for most peeps - not many make a livable amount of money mate. Langkawi is a beautiful island but there are also high end resorts not really your scene! 😉
Hiya Ben it’s wheelchair Jim I finally got to Pattaya love it I have set up my own channel need 50 subs to go live thanks for all your information over the last few months you have been the best have an amazing weekend hopefully meet you 1 day great lad love your content
Stop booking via Agoda- their recommendations too often lead to disappointments. You really don't need advance bookings in Malaysia- just explore once you get to a place and talk to a local or a few, asking them for recommendations- but make your own mind. Go to the village areas, around Makam Mahsuri... find a local coffee shop (a genuine local type eg local fish/chicken rice- NOT the touristy kind) and talk to its owners, ask for help... you can sometimes hitch an unforgettable [out of this world] boat ride around the island if you meet the right ppl, by the right jetty. You can even stay on a boat, over-nights- leave your options open.
DON'T underestimate underwater world- intriguing series of underwater tunnels around Langkawi. There should be YMCA type accommodation- safe and clean, about RM20-30 a night...?
I hope you find all the help and magic you need while you're there- so sorry for disappointments thus far.
Oh yeah- you should get to know a local (private) driver, usually parked near hotels and lodges, and see how, if they could help you get around easier.
A tad disappointing for you, what a shame. Maybe the Mcdonald's is so addictive because of the hydrogenated fat...not filling..but makes you back for more!! Clever 🤣
Ben just report to agoda that they double charge you the tourist tax. They will probably refund you
😂 Better rent a cheapcar in Langkawi
Traders are killing themselves in langkawi - the hawaii of malaysia
Get a motorbike n travel around d island...there r nicer more interesting spots n small local food stalls...nicer n cheaper...stay out of chenang!!!!
the place that u stay shd be flagged.. double charging without gd reason.. that’s daylight robbery… bro… u’re a nasi kandar addict…. 🤣🤣🤣… i guess with those crazy prices in langkawi.. no one would want to step into a 2 stars nasi kandar joint.. unless they can assure u their standard is same as penang or at least kl…. then maybe u can gamble ur money away… i guess langkawi had lost its charm… or maybe u nd to spend more in order to enjoy.. i don’t think the place is that bad.. as some other foreign youtubers kinda enjoy chenang beach… well i don’t know.. maybe diff strokes for diff folks..
no gym,no good food,expensive prices.......not good ben...i feel your disappointment bro...stay kool
Yea not good at all, I was really wondering what the place has for me and I think it's nothing
Langkawi is for people who love Resorts and Beaches.
lol well they cant all be great rite,,,im sure your next stop will be pleasant for you bro. safe travels@@benfishermin
Langkawi is becoming a failed tourist spot ever since the PAS government took over
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Been there, never again. Stick to Kuala Lumpur or Penang. The only place that's actually liveable in Malaysia and not a literal dump.
Langkawi USED to be good
To most Malaysians, we didn't go to langkawe anymore when we re-checked it is being " LIED & FORCED BOUGHT" from the original "OWNER"....it is also part of some american holdings in Strait of Malacca...this is shown wt the pirate island "EAGLE statue" complete wt 5 point Star at the base (we only use 14 point Star) exactly like POTUS logo (eagle are not that many there compare to other place before) to say it's a major habitats....😠....don't make me say why we can hold LIMA there wtout "NOICE & SANCTIONS" from americans...😊.. the island are now "OWNED" by my Type with totalitarian rasicm capitalism like the USA, I think...😊.....only PRIVIET NIHAO Salam from Selangor
As Trump would say. It's a Shit Hole. LOL
Lol that's pretty accurate
@@benfishermin Go on take your money and RUN lol
Run forest run 😂.keep it rollin
Tourist tax is not only imposed on foreign tourists. Local residents are no exception. I always stay in hotels all over Malaysia and there is no tourist tax exception for the citizen.
It's strange that it's a flat 10 RM instead of a percentage. So if the place is 50RM per night the tax is the same as if the room is 1000RM per night. Weird, but I don't mind paying it once, if they make me pay it online and in person though I'm not happy haha
I work in a hotel. That is not true. Tourism tax is for foreigners per room per night. Unless in penang, need to pay rm 2 extra. Some islands require environment fees eg perhentian islands. Locals do not need tourism tax.
@@keangwooichoo6138 What are you talking about? One Malaysia I have stayed as far as Sabah and Sarawak. Each room booked online must pay RM10 tax while in Melaka and Penang there is an additional RM2 inheritance tax. You work at a hotel but you are stupid. I work as an artist manager and sometimes rent rooms for artists besides myself. There are already many hotel reservations in Malaysia, including Singapore, Brunei and Jakarta. 😂🤣
@@keangwooichoo6138 What are you talking about? One Malaysia I have stayed as far as Sabah and Sarawak. Each room booked online must pay RM10 tax while in Melaka and Penang there is an additional RM2 inheritance tax. You work at a hotel but you are stupid. I work as an artist manager and sometimes rooms for artists as well besides me. I have made countless hotel reservations in Malaysia including Singapore, Brunei and Jakarta. 😂🤣
I work as artist manager before And have stayed all over Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak. I have also booked rooms in Jakarta, Singapore and Brunei. In addition to RM10 per day, in Malacca and Penang there is an additional inheritance tax of RM2. In CAMERON, the tax is calculated based on the head compared to the number of rooms in other states. Latest
I went on vacation with three family members for 4 days. The price of a family room is RM444.54. Along with tax I have to pay RM545.78. That is not yet the RM100 deposit in some hotels and will be returned after check-out.