Places of Interest
Eagle Square
situated near Kuah Jetty. The square is beautifully
landscaped with scenic ponds, bridges and
covered terraces, and is especially beautiful
when illuminated at night. Its main
attraction is the magnificent huge statue of
the reddish brown eagle. Legend has it that
Langkawi is named after this magnificent
bird, „Lang‟ meaning bird and „Batu Kawi‟
meaning brown stone.
Lagenda Park
museum that highlights the many myths
and legends of Langkawi including the
legends of heroic giants and mythical birds.
It consists of 17 story-telling monuments, 4
artificial lakes and a man-made beach which
provide a picturesque and fitting backdrop
for buildings showcasing Langkawi's rich
cultural heritage.
Lake of the Pregnant Maiden
Langkawi archipelago and contained within
is the largest fresh water lake in Malaysia.
This uniquely named lake is attributed to
the legend of a beautiful godly princess
who married a mortal prince. She buried
her first child, who died immediately after
its birth, in the lake and blessed the waters
with powers of fertility. A visit to this lake
is a must because of its fascinating and
mysterious legend!
Kota Mahsuri
historical past situated about 12 km from
Kuah Town. This memorial was established
in honour of Mahsuri, a fair maiden who was
falsely accused of adultery and cursed the
island for seven generations. Take this
opportunity to view a recorded
interpretation of the legend here!
Underwater
water aquaria in South East Asia, where you can find
over 5,000 species of animals and marine life being
exhibit in more than 100 different size tanks.
It is situated at the famous Chenang Beach
with the admission fee of MYR 28 (adults)
and MYR 18 (children).
Langkawi Cable Car
the top of Mat Cincang Mountain
overlooking the amazing view of the
Andaman Sea as well as Langkawi Island. It
is also known as “The Longest Free Span
Single Rope Cable Car”. A round trip of 30
minutes: MYR25, Adult & MYR18, Children.
The Field of Burnt Rice
rice was burnt then
buried in the fields in
order to prevent
Siamese invaders from
getting the rice grains.
The remnants of burnt rice can still be seen
at this spot whenever there‟s a heavy
downpour. Outside the field there are
several Malay Stalls that form a market with
souvenirs and clothes. Entrance is free.
Seven Wells
north-western corner of Langkawi. This
magnificent waterfall flows first into seven
pools before cascading down a steep 90
meter drop. Besides swimming, you can
also enjoy the nature by seeing many exotic
creatures such as long-tailed monkeys and
squirrels.
Ayer Hangat Village
of Kuah town and it is popular for its 3-
tier hot spring fountain and an 18-metre
long hand carved stone mural portraying
the legends of the island. The hot spring
water is believed to have healing power and
can cure ailments such as rheumatism,
arthritis as well as rejuvenate the mind and
soul. Visitors can witness the making of
local handicrafts and cultural performance
or even indulge in an invigorating traditional
foot massage. Open daily from 10am to
10pm.
Crocodile Farm
owned more than 1,000 crocodiles and
alligators with different species showcased
in various ponds. There are also crocodile
shows that you can observe and one can
look around the exhibition centre where one
can view the life-cycle of a crocodile. A visit
to this farm will be a memorable experience
in itself.
Wildlife Park
wildlife such as birds, pigtail macaques,
snakes, squirrels, crocodile and more in this
natural habitat park. It operates from
8.30am to 6.00pm daily; admission fee for
adult is MYR 18 and MYR 10 for children.
There are many other attractions to see and
things to do in Langkawi. Please visit
http://www.malaysiatravel.org.uk/langkawi/index.html
for more information.
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