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Langkawi Sky Bridge

Kedah · Malaysia

8 story sections

This suspended bridge is built on top of the Machinchang mountain. Accessible from the Top Station, the bridge is suspended from a 82m high single pylon, hangs at about 100m above ground

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Langkawi Sky Bridge

    Welcome, fellow scholars and curious travelers, to the pinnacle of architectural audacity and natural splendor, the Lang-kah-wee Sky Bridge. I am your guide, and as a student of both human engineering and the natural world, I…

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  2. 2Stepping onto the Curve

    As we take our first tentative steps onto the deck of the bridge, notice the immediate, distinct feeling beneath your feet. The deck is not entirely rigid, it is designed to sway ever so slightly in the mountain winds, a…

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  3. 3The Single Pylon and Aerial Construction

    We have now reached a point on the deck where we can fully appreciate the engineering marvel that makes our current suspension possible. Look up and direct your attention to the massive, single pylon that anchors the entire…

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  4. 4The Glass Bottom Observation Panels

    Continuing along the sweeping curve of the bridge, we arrive at a feature designed to test the limits of your courage and completely redefine your relationship with the space around you. embedded directly into the steel and…

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  5. 5The Cinematic Backdrop and Pop Culture

    As we reach the apex of the curve, let us shift our focus from engineering and nature to the realm of international pop culture and cinematic history. A location as visually stunning and dramatically imposing as the Lang-kah-wee…

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  6. 6The Geology of Mount Machinchang

    Let us now turn our analytical gaze outward, away from the steel and glass, and toward the jagged, imposing rock formations that cradle this bridge. We are suspended between the peaks of the Ma-chin-chang mountain range, and to…

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  7. 7The Andaman Panorama and Island Ecology

    As we approach the final section of the bridge, near the eastern viewing platform, we are rewarded with the most expansive, unobstructed views of the surrounding seascape. Cast your eyes out over the horizon. …

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  8. 8Langkawi Sky Bridge

    As our time on the Lang-kah-wee Sky Bridge draws to a close, we find ourselves at the far platform, an excellent spot to pause and consolidate the incredible experiences of the past hour. We have walked across an engineering…

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What is Langkawi Sky Bridge?

Langkawi Sky Bridge is a place in Kedah · Malaysia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationKedah · Malaysia
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates6.3865, 99.6620
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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