The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi: Rainforest and Andaman Sea

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi tucks into an ancient rainforest on Malaysia's Langkawi archipelago, its rooms and villas overlooking a private cove on the Andaman Sea. A rainforest spa and a beach of its own complete the picture.

The dining makes the most of the geography. Langkawi Kitchen stages a theatrical experience inspired by Borneo longhouses across three live kitchens, The Beach Grill & Bar sits in four conical structures beside the main pool, Hai Yan serves modern Chinese from stilts that rise over the sea, and the adults-only Horizon Lounge & Bar seems to float above the water on a large infinity pool.

Between the jungle and the sea, it is one of the most atmospheric resorts in Malaysia.

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