Shopping in Langkawi is one of the most popular reasons to visit the tropical island. It has a large concentration of duty-free stores that stock in-demand items ranging from cigarettes, liquor and chocolates to luggage, sports shoes, perfumes, and cooking utensils.
Handmade souvenirs and apparels are aplenty on this island as well, where you can get authentic handwoven fabrics at attractive prices. For those who enjoy bargain-hunting, Langkawi hosts a night market that takes place at different locations each day of the week. Check out our handy guide to the best places to go shopping in Langkawi.
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Teow Soon Huat Duty Free
Shopping centre on Jalan Padang Matsirat
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Teow Soon Huat Duty Free is a popular shopping venue along Langkawi's Padang Matsirat area. This is a massive duty-free shopping centre with 60 outlets, 12 eateries and a supermarket.
Shoppers can find specially priced household commodities, a wide variety of apparel, luggage and bags, groceries, not forgetting imported tobacco, liquor and confectionery products. Teow Soon Huat Duty Free also offers daily discounts of up to 70% off the original retail prices.
Location: A-14, Pokok Asam, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Open: Daily from 10 am to 9.30 pm
Phone: +60 (0)4-966 5018
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The Zon Duty Free Zone
Duty-free store in Pantai Cenang
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The Zon Duty Free Zone is a duty-free shopping complex situated on the southern end of Pantai Cenang. Along with some of the cheapest chocolates, liquor, tobacco and perfumes in Langkawi, it's a great place to purchase cosmetics, gift and souvenir items, clothing, jewellery, stationery items, and watches, as well as branded sunglasses, luggage and bags.
Location: Pantai Cenang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Open: Monday–Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm, Friday–Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +60 (0)4-641 3200
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Jetty Point Complex
Shopping mall near Kuah Jetty
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Jetty Point Complex is a popular last-minute shopping stopover for visitors before they board the ferry back to the mainland. This 3-storey shopping mall is conveniently located at the entrance of Kuah Jetty.
Shoppers can find branded clothing and accessories for men, women and children, as well as duty-free cosmetics, perfume, leather goods, sportswear, liquor and cigarettes.
Location: Kompleks Jetty Point, Persiaran Putera, Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Open: Daily from 2 pm to 11 pm
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Cenang Mall
Covenient shopping complex on Jalan Pantai Cenang
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Cenang Mall houses a pharmacy, supermarket, as well as several restaurants and local retail outlets. This 2-storey shopping complex in Pantai Cenang is fully air-conditioned and offers facilities like baby changing stations and a prayer room.
Cenang Mall is great for those who prefer a comfortable shopping experience during Langkawi’s rather scorching afternoons.
Location: Lot 2605, Cenang, Mukim, Jalan Pantai Chenang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Open: Daily from 11 am to 11 pm
Phone: +60 (0)4-953 1188
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Atma Alam Batik Village
Textile factory and gallery in Padang Matsirat
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The Atma Alam Batik Village is a textile factory with an onsite art gallery that showcases exquisite batik prints and cultural works. The complex also houses a large retail outlet offering an extensive range of batik apparel, songket (brocade) and batik fabrics, original oil paintings, bags, purses, handmade crafts for sale.
The Atma Alam Batik Village is a great to pick up some traditional Malaysian items for souvenirs or personal mementoes of your time in Langkawi.
Location: Padang Matsirat, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Open: Wednesday–Monday from 10 am to 6 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Phone: +60 (0)4-955 2615
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Coco Valley
Duty-free confectionary store in Pantai Cenang
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Coco Valley stocks an assortment of cocoa products, as well as a satisfying selection of wine, whiskies, and champagnes. Best of all, Langkawi’s duty-free policy means that chocolates sold here are considerably cheaper than in most places in Malaysia.
Coco Valley stocks many of the world's major chocolate brands, making it a must-visit for unapologetic chocolate lovers.
Location: Pantai Cenang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Open: Monday–Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm, Friday–Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +60 (0)4-966 9316
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Temoyong Night Market
Thursday street market in Kampung Temoyong
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The Temoyong Night Market is one of the most popular street bazaars in Langkawi. It's a lively affair filled with local delights, fresh produce, clothes, trinkets, watches, sunglasses, wallets and handbags, paintings, and many other knick-knacks.
Well-frequented by foreigners and locals alike, the Temoyong Night Market takes place on Thursday evenings until 11 pm.
Location: Kampung Lubok Buaya, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Open: Thursday from 6 pm to 11 pm
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Langkawi Fair Shopping Mall
Convenient shopping centre in Kuah
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Langkawi Fair Shopping Mall is a great place to shop for a variety of duty-free items on the island. It has several fast food outlets, a food court, money changers, and an information counter for tourists in Kuah.
Similar to most duty-free shopping complexes on the island, the shopping mall has electronic items, clothes, cosmetics, perfume, leather products, sportswear, accessories, confectioneries, liquor, and cigarettes.
Location: Persiaran Putra Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Open: Daily from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +60 (0)4-969 8100
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Perniagaan Haji Ismail Group Sdn Bhd
Duty-free outlet in Kuah
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Perniagaan Haji Ismail Group Sdn Bhd is a locally owned complex offering a selection of duty-free products. You can shop for branded kitchenware, clothes, bags and luggage at affordable prices.
Perniagaan Haji Ismail Group Sdn Bhd is also renowned for its vast array of confectionery products. Expect chocolates from well-loved brands, such as Hershey’s, Cadbury’s, Ritter Sport, and Toblerone.
Location: No. 802, 803 & 804, 2, Jalan Pandak Mayah, Pusat Bandar Kuah, 07000 Pulau Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Open: Daily from 9 am to 9 pm
Phone: +60 (0)4-967 2714
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