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:: Lagenda Park ::  |
Located at Kuah Town city centre, just three minutes drive from the jetty. This 20 hectare landscaped theme park stretches from the jetty reclaimed waterfront, with various sculptures based on local folklore and history set among beautiful ponds and a lagoon. Those with horticultural interests will appreciate the local blooms, plants and fruit trees which provide a picturesque backdrop for buildings which are examples of Malaysia 's rich cultural heritage. |
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:: Eagle Square ::  |
This is the most prominent landmark greeting visitors arriving to Langkawi by sea. The magnificent reddish brown eagle commemorated in this Eagle Square is perched majestically atop an open and breezy square. Legend has it that the island is named after this magnificent bird, “Lang” meaning bird and “Batu Kawi” meaning brown stone. The square is beautifully landscaped with scenic ponds, bridges and covered terraces and is especially beautiful when illuminated at night.
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:: Makam Mahsuri ::  |
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Known as Mahsuri Mausoleum, located at the northwest of Kuah where Mahsuri was buried. The legend if the righteous maiden is probably Langkawi's most famous and definitely its most popular. Honoring the beliefs if the islanders, this mausoleum has been built in the hope that Mahsuri, after seven generations, will finally rest in peace. Beside the Mausoleum is a typical village house on stilts exhibiting ancient artifacts of Langkawi. Within the compound is also Mahsuri's well, the water of which are believed to have healing properties.
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:: Field of Burn Rice ::  |
According to legend, soon after the death of Mahsuri, the Siamese attacked the island with such ferocity that the local leader Datu' Seri Kerma Jaya feared for the fate of Langkawi. He ordered that Langkawi supply of rice be collected and buried in a secret store underground at what is today known as Padang Matsirat, in order to thwart the attackers and cause them to starve. When the rice was eventually uncovered, it was found to be charred. Even today, the locals belief that when there is a heavy downpour, some of the ice grains will still emerge. |
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:: Galeria Perdana ::  |
Visitors can browse through the display of gift and souvenirs given to Malaysia 's Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad by other world leaders. There are gifts of woodwork, leather, musical instruments, weaponry, Islamic Arts, special awards and a lot more. |
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:: Crocodile Farm ::  |
| There are more than thousand crocodiles here of various species, living in a controlled environment that closely resembles their nature habitat. The best time to go is, feeding time where you can view the feeding frenzy of these powerful creatures |
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:: Underwater World ::  |
The largest aquarium in Asia 's, featuring more than 5000 marine and freshwater fish. Its gigantic walk through Tunnel Tank allows you to view marine life such as sharks as they swim gracefully just inches from you. Children will love the Touch Pool where they can feel living creatures including starfish, cat sharks and sea cucumber. |
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