Pantai Pasir Hitam (Black Sand Beach)
The primary geological compositions of the islands are of granite, limestone, shale and mudstone. Granite is predominant.

One phenomenon, at Pantai Pasir Hitam near Air Hangat and Kuala Teriang, which always baffles visitors to Langkawi is, however, easily explained. The heavy concentration of minerals such as tourmaline, ilmenite and zircon with granite makes the beach noticeably black!

Right: An enthusiastic tourist at
the Pantai Pasir Hitam beach. 

 
Craft Cultural Complex
The Craft Cultural Complex is located on the northern coastline of Langkawi Island in the vicinity of Teluk Yu, about 30 minutes' drive from the airport or 45 minutes from Kuah town.

Nestled on a hillside overlooking the sea, this complex offers a wide range of Malaysian handicraft such as hand drawn batik, songket, embroidery, beads, metalware and silverware, all expressing high quality and great craftsmanship.

Visitors can also view craftmen at work creating songket, weaving, batik painting, wood carving and mengkuang weaving.

Open: 9:00am to 6:00pm (daily)
Admission: Free
Tel: 04-959 1913