Situated on four acres of land about 14 km north-west of Kuah. This modern complex is constructed around a 3-tier fountain believed to spring out warm curative waters, next to a riverstone mural depicting the legends that enshroud this location. Browse through the souvenir shops and enjoy the cultural performances held here.
Open: 9am-6pm (daily)
Admission fee: Please call to confirm charges
Tel: 04 959 1357
Dedicated to the promotion, development and advancement of art and culture. This museum features a collection of works by Datuk Ibrahim Hussein, one of Malaysia’s reowned artist.
Open: 9am-6pm (daily)
Admission fee: Please call to confirm charges
Tel: 04 959 4669
Kota Mahsuri with its fabled and historical past is a significant site on the island that has been preserved for posterity. Located about 12 km from Kuah, this memorial is erected in honour of Mahsuri, a fair maiden who was unjustly accused of adultery. Accoding to legend, she bled white blood at her execution as a sign of her innocence. In her dying breath, she laid a curse on the island that it would remain barren for seven generations. Fact of fiction, seven generation have since passed and today, Langkawi is a flourishing tourist destination. There is also a museum here where tourists can view a recorded interpretation of the Mahsuri legend.
Open: 8am-6.30pm (daily)
Admission fee: Yes
About 11 km from Kuah, houses an impressive collection of over 2,500 state gifts and awards presented to the former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah bt Mohd Ali. The exhibits at the gallery include crystalware and gifts fashioned out of wood, leather, silver, copper, pewter, ceramics and glass. There are also musical instruments, Islamic art and craft, textiles and weapons. Be inspired by the intricate Islamic architectural designs which adorn the gallery’s ceiling.
Open: 9am-5pm (daily)
Admission fee: Please call to confirm charges
Tel: 04 959 1498
The Langkawi Waterfall is the highest man-made waterfall in the country at a height of 67 metres. The cool cascading waters of the 3-tier waterfall is indeed a refreshing sight. Situated along Jalan Datai, the waterfall is unque as it flows over a 50-metre road cave tunnel.
Driving through the tunnel, you can also see fascinating mini waterfalls, which complement the surrounding natural flora
Pulau Singa Besar: Area: 636 ha, 6.5km long from north to south and 2.5km from east to west. It consists mainly of steep hilly land covered by tropical forest. 75% of the land with gradient of 20° or more. 3 primary watersheds. The Sg. Botol and Sg. Pantai flowing down to the east of the island and the Sg. Sepai to the northen coast. The top soil (kekura series), is thin layered. Towards the southern part of the island the land is rocky and devoid of soil. Limestone outcrops are prominent on the north eastern part of the island. The island geology is unique and has a formation called the Singa Formation.
Monkeys, deer, iguanas and peacocks roam about freely on Pulau Singa Besar, a wildlife sanctuary located southwest of Pulau Langkawi. Picnic on the pristine beaches and enjoy swimming in the surrounding waters. To preserve the island’s natural surroundings, no hotels or chalets have been built. Instead, camping is encouraged. However, visitors will have to bring along their own tents and camping equipment if they wish to spend the night on the island.
Some 2 km west of Tanjung Rhu is Pantai Pasir Hitam, a beach streaked with black sand. The black streaks are caused by the deposits of mineral oxides from a nearby spring. The sea in the area is dotted with large boulders. Along the beach is a jetty where fishing boats moor. Attractions include food and souvenir stalls that sell local crafts and trinkets.