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Kuah Attractions

Langkawi being known for its legends have many attractions. The town of Kuah itself has many attractions on its own, despite being the main area for business and vending. Upon arrival at the jetty, tourists can see the great eagle statue at the Dataran Lang waiting to greet holidaymakers and visitors to the island. The 12 meter statue represents the island it lent its name to and is located on a landscaped area with ponds, terraces and bridges with the view of the sea. It makes for a nice place to stroll.  

A popular sight for tourists is the Taman Lagenda, or the Lagenda Park literally translating to the park of legends. Here you will find Langkawi’s myths and legends all laid out to tell its stories. The park is on 50 hectares of reclaimed land and has 4 man-made lakes and filled with fruit trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. The park has 17 sculptures that depict the legends known in Langkawi, from the story of how the Mat Cincang and the Raya Mountains were formed – by a duel of two giants that led to the formation of the two gigantic mountains. You will also see stories of mythical birds and princess fairytales to entertain your curiosity of the island. There is also a man-made beach here to complement the scenery. The Taman Lagenda is open from morning till late at night and it is a walking distance from the Kuah Jetty.  

Another park fit for a nice stroll in the fresh Langkawi air is the CHOGM Park. It was built in 1989 to commemorate the Commonwealth meeting in Malaysia. Langkawi was the destination for retreat for the Government leaders who attended the function. Up till today the flags of the Commonwealth countries that participated still stand in the garden that is lushly adorned with trees. It is the perfect place to take a memorable picture and to take the kids for a run-about.  

Rare on this island is a religious attraction, but this can be found at the Al-Hana Mosque which is the islands largest and most popular mosques. Located conveniently in the town of Kuah it caters to the Muslim folk who live around here and tourists who come to admire the architecture. This majestic house of God carries Uzbekistani carvings meshed with traditional Malay elements. The mosque has a sentimental value in the fact that Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman opened it in 1959.