The world’s longest free standing glass bottom sky walk opened just a one hour flight from Singapore. The iconic new tourist attraction is situated atop Gunung Machinchang in Langkawi, Malaysia. Known as Eagle’s Nest SkyWalk, it stands 650 metres above sea level, offering stunning 360-degree views of Langkawi, poking out of the lush forest. In fact, the sky walk is part of the Langkawi SkyCab experience in Oriental Village. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the stunning sky walk in Langkawi.
World’s longest glass sky walk
The Eagle’s Nest Skywalk is a symbol of local pride and resilience part of Langkawi Cable Car and Sky Bridge. The scenic sky walk’s glass bottom allows visitors to gaze hundreds of feet below and into the lush landscape of the island.
The impressive structure features a 38-metre long free-standing cantilever glass platform, coloured in red and yellow, and a design inspired by Langkawi’s symbolic eagle, built by the Kedahans. Wonderfully, the sky walk now holds the title of the longest freestanding glass sky deck in the world.
The breathtaking glass sky way can hold up to 300 people at once. The new attraction is one of the best things to do in Langkawi. Plus, it’s a world-class viewpoint for a unique perspective.
Visitors must take the 15-minute cable car, over one of the world’s steepest sloops on Mount Machinchang, to reach this thrilling activity. Additionally, you can ride via a glass-bottom floor gondola also boasting unforgettable panoramic views.
It began construction in 2019, but faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before finally opening in March 2024.
The tourist attraction is part of the existing Sky Bridge which is known as the world’s longest curved suspension bridge. Meanwhile, there are additional attractions nearby including SkyDome, SkyRex VR Adventure Ride, and a cool 3D Art Museum.
How to get to Eagle’s Nest Skywalk?
Travellers can hop on a one hour and 30 minutes flight from Singapore to Langkawi. There, visitors must take the Langkawi Cable Car to reach the stunning sky walk.
Dare to step on the longest free-standing sky walk in Langkawi from 9am to 6.30pm daily. Tickets begin at RM48. Get tickets on the Sky Walk website.
Langkawi is a fantastic beach holiday destination near Singapore. Whether you’re a solo traveller, heading on a family holiday, or romantic vacation with bae…there are plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. From beautiful beaches to fabulous culture sites, epic hotels, and more.
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