Langkawi’s Kilim Karst Geoforest Park proves worthy of its Unesco status

The park’s landmark is visible as boats exit the river and head into the Andaman Sea.

THERE is something alluring about being by the beach in the north-west of Malaysia facing the Andaman Sea.

This is the charm of Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah, which is famously known to tourists as a duty-free island with expansiveand unspoilt sandy beaches, pristine and crystal clear waters as well as some breathtaking views.