Tomb of Mahsuri

Tomb of Mahsuri

Introduction The Tomb of Mahsuri is located about 12 kilometers from Kuah and was built in memory of Princess Mahsuri, who lived over 200 years ago. The pools, tombstones, and burial mounds in the cemetery are all crafted from the island’s abundant white marble, featuring an elegant design.

The cemetery also features a Malay handicraft cultural village, where traditional raised-floor structures house displays of farming tools and rice-pounding equipment, along with performances of traditional music.

On the way to Princess Mahsuri’s tomb, there is also a keris (dagger) sculpture monument commemorating the story of her tragic death.

Legend: The beautiful Princess Mahsuri was the daughter of a ruler on Langkawi Island. Once, when her husband went off to war, a young traveling poet visited her home and the two became good friends. The wife of a jealous chieftain falsely accused her of having an affair with the poet. Mahsuri was sentenced to death by stabbing with a Malay keris for adultery. Miraculously, white blood flowed from her wounds, staining the beaches of Langkawi white and proving her innocence. Before her death, she cursed Langkawi to decline for seven generations and for the island to only grow inedible castor plants. Soon after, Langkawi suffered a major invasion by the Siamese (Thai) and experienced a long period of economic hardship. Ticket/Opening Hours: Adults MYR 2, children MYR 1. Opening hours: 7:30–18:00.

Langkawi Island, Malaysia