Suspended 700 meters above sea level, the Langkawi Sky Bridge is a 25-meter curved bridge that spans a spectacular chasm in Langkawi, Malaysia. This bridge has been curved to offer different perspectives on land and sea. It is one of several curious constructions that we find in Malaysia, a very characteristic bridge, since it is not straight as we can imagine, it is a bridge that curves, and makes tourists enjoy different views as they go walking.
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| Langkawi Sky Bridge |
This famous bridge is a wonder to visit in Langkawi. It is a much visited place both by tourists as well as the Malaysians themselves. To cross this bridge you have to have a lot of courage, because its views are really spectacular and you realize that you are on top of a mountainous place, and the ground is very far away. You don't have to think about the heights, but about the landscapes, which you can enjoy and be careful when crossing the bridge, without doing anything dangerous and leaning out too much. This sky bridge is located at the end of the cable car run.
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| Langkawi Sky Bridge |
It is one of the highlights of Malaysia's Langkawi Island, it's pedestrian curving above Mount Mat Cincang. The views from there are impressive. To visit this bridge, start in the eastern town in the upper northwest of Langkawi Island, near Pantai Kok. When the cable car starts up it is cold as the winds flow through the ventilation slots at the top, so what is recommended to wear a sweater. The sights on the way to the top of Langkawi's second highest peak are the Telaga Tujuh waterfalls, and the rainforest. Traveling feet up, the cable car stops before the Sky Bridge, which is the final station.
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| Langkawi Sky Bridge |
Nearby you disembark, there you will find stalls selling souvenirs, toys, snacks and drinks. For those who are afraid of heights, they can pass it regularly, as it is a very safe bridge, it is designed and manufactured with double steel railings and a closed wire mesh. The bridge has two triangular platforms that are like viewpoints, where one can stop to admire the view and rest one's feet. It also has a series of narrow stairs leading through the forest that takes you to the viewing platform, where views of the sky and sea can be enjoyed unobstructed. You can even see the island of Tarutao in Thailand. The end of the steel bridge stretches from Mount Mat Cincang to a neighboring mountain and is the unforgettable part of the bridge. It is an experience that makes your hair stand on end.
It is an opportunity to fill the memory of our camera. There's not much else to do here other than enjoy the views. for movie buffs the last scene of the Hindi blockbuster 'Don: The Chase Begins Again' was filmed here. Its construction was not so easy, because they had to take into account: structural balance from the top of the pylon, weight management and load distribution, bridge fabrication and installation. All the materials with which the bridge was made had to be lifted to the top of the mountain by helicopter, and then assembled into position. Do you want to cross this vertiginous bridge? If you go to Malaysia you should not miss the picturesque city of Malacca and its delicious traditional food.