03 Langkawi Trip - Riding the Sky Cab

"Only madmen and fools are pleased with themselves; no wise man is good enough for his own satisfaction..."

(The view of the middle station and the summit)

Today we made a trip to Gunung Machinchang and spent the day visiting the attractions there. The grandkids were overly excited to ride the cable car and walk the Sky Bridge. This was a first time for Hana, Amir and Aira. Alia and Arif were here a few times before.

As the Skycab is one of the major attractions in Langkawi, there was always a large crowd but the queue was fast moving. The gondola ride was from Base Station located at the Oriental Village at the foot of the hill to the peak of Gunung Machinchang, where the Sky Bridge is located. The cable car rides provide a panoramic view of the surrounding forest, the Telaga Tujuh waterfalls, as well as the sea.

There are three stations for the cable car; the Top Station is located at the peak of Gunung Machinchang which is the second-highest peak of Langkawi. Mid-way is a Middle Station where the gondolas make a 45-degree turn to reach the Top Station. The slope between the Base Station and the Middle Station is said to be the one of the steepest in the world at 42°. 

There are two circular viewing platforms at the top but we did not manage to explore because of the crowd and it started to drizzle when we descended and the wind was blowing strong. Some were nervous when riding the cable car in the rain, but it was a memorable exciting experience, especially for the grandkids.

 

(A heavy breakfast of roti canai early in the morning)

(Arriving at the Oriental Village)

(A stroll in the Oriental Village)

(A large crowd at the Sky Cab Base Station)

(An exciting ride on the steepest slope between stations)

(Riding on the crowded Sky Glide to the Sky bridge)

(Walking on the swaying curved pedestrian cabled bridge)

(The kids having fun on the 125 metres Sky bridge)

(Braving the glass panel on the Sky Bridge)

(Surrounding panoramic view from the peak)

(Grandparents having fun too)

(Family photo on the Sky Bridge)

(The kids enjoying themselves)

(Another 15-minutes joy ride downhill)

(Having a sumptuous lunch at Marhaba Restaurant)