Langkawi Cable Car
The Langkawi Cable Car, also known as Langkawi SkyCab, is a gondola lift and one of the major attractions in Langkawi Island, Kedah, Malaysia. It provides an aerial link from the Oriental Village at Teluk Burau to the peak of Gunung Machinchang, which is also the location of the Langkawi Sky Bridge. The total length is 2.2 km (1.4 mi), with a journey time from the base to the top of around 15 minutes. It was officially opened in 2003.
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View of Langkawi Cable Car from the Top Station | |
Location of Langkawi Cable Car | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| System | Gondola lift |
| Location | Langkawi |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 6°22′17″N 99°40′18″E |
| Termini | Oriental Village, Burau Bay Gunung Mat Chinchang (peak) |
| No. of stations | 3 |
| Services | 1 |
| Construction begin | 16 months (April 2001 - August 2002) |
| Open | 1 November 2002 |
| Website | www.panoramalangkawi.com |
| Operation | |
| Owner | Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) |
| Operator | Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd |
| No. of carriers | 35 units |
| Carrier capacity | 6 passenger per cabin |
| Trip duration | 15 min |
| Fare | MYR55.00 |
| Technical features | |
| Aerial lift type | 6-MGD |
| Manufactured by | Doppelmayr Garaventa Group |
| Line length | 2200 meter |
| No. of support towers | 2 |
| No. of cables | 3 |
| Cable diameter | 50mm |
| Operating speed | 5m/sec (design), 3m/sec (operating) |
Langkawi Cable Car is located just north of Telaga Harbour, Pantai Kok, with the entrance within 'Oriental Village' at the foothill of the Mat Chincang mountain range. It is located to the north-west of the Langkawi International Airport, on the west coast of the main island of Langkawi. It is approximate 30 minutes drive from Kuah town and 15 minutes drive from Langkawi International Airport.