The Prime Minister's Exhibition Hall is located in Gurun, in the northeast of Langkawi, Kedah, approximately 10 kilometers from Kuah Town. It is a two-story building with a green roof. The hall houses a collection of over 2,500 gifts and medals bestowed upon Malaysia’s fourth Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, and his wife over the years. Dr. Mahathir has said that these…
Every beautiful place has a beautiful legend associated with it, and Pregnant Maiden Lake is no exception. The name alone is enough to pique people’s interest, and its touching, poignant legend only adds to the curiosity and sense of wonder surrounding this place. Pregnant Maiden Lake is located on Pregnant Maiden Island in Langkawi, Kedah...
The Jilin River is located in the northeastern part of Langkawi, Kedah. It is a highly recommended river to visit. Though just a river, it offers endless and surprising delights. It is well-known for boat cruises, and visitors here all take local sightseeing boats to admire the beautiful scenery along the Jilin River. The Jilin River…
The Bat Cave is located in Langkawi, Kedah, and is about 60 meters long. Its name comes from the bats that reside in the cave. Three species of bats live here: the Southeast Asian horse-shoe bat, the intermediate horse-shoe bat, and the long-winged bat. The Southeast Asian horse-shoe bat is widely distributed across the Malay Peninsula and can be spotted in this cave. The reason so many bats inhabit this cave is because…
Langkawi Geopark is a precious natural treasure and a natural asset of Malaysia, referring to a marine island area in the Andaman Sea region in northwestern Malaysia, adjacent to southern Thailand. In this island zone connected to the Andaman Sea, there are vast, boundless seascapes as well as…
Payar Island Marine Park is located about 19 nautical miles from Langkawi Island and is the earliest marine park on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula. Its most magical feature is the abundance of mature artificial coral reefs made from old boats, concrete blocks, and discarded tires, which attract a variety of marine life to thrive around them. Visitors can also clearly...
Black Sand Beach is located on Langkawi Island in Kedah State, Malaysia, and is world-renowned for its black sand. An international sailing championship is held here every December or January, gradually making this area a new tourist destination. Unlike other black sand beaches around the world, the black sand at Langkawi’s Black Sand Beach is not naturally formed…
This magnificent bridge is located in the Langkawi archipelago of Malaysia. Completed in October 2004, it is primarily made of steel and features an arc-shaped design, allowing visitors to enjoy stunning views of the Andaman Sea and Thailand's Tarutao Island from various angles. Due to its height above the ground and narrow structure, crossing the bridge is an extremely challenging task...
Langkawi is a place filled with magical legends, and if you want to hear these mysterious stories, head to Legends Park. Located next to the Eagle Square, this 50-acre scenic park preserves the myths and legends of Langkawi. The stone walls in the park display all the tales about Langkawi...
Pulau Singa Besar is located in the northwest of Langkawi, covering an area of approximately 636 hectares. It is a small island with a well-preserved ecosystem and picturesque scenery. There is also a little story behind how it got its name. Legend has it that in ancient times, a royal envoy came to the island in search of aromatic wood when he suddenly spotted a giant lion. Frightened by the encounter, he named the island Pulau Singa Besar, which means "Great Lion Island"...
Hot Spring Village is located in the northwest of Langkawi, about 14 kilometers from Langkawi. It is a modern small village that attracts visitors with an 18-meter-high rock mural and a three-tiered hot spring fountain. There is also a legend about Hot Spring Village: two families in the village had a quarrel over their children's marriage...
The Rice Museum is located in Langkawi and is a museum dedicated to rice paddies. It houses traditional techniques and tools used for rice planting and harvesting, providing visitors with rich and detailed insights into various rice cultivation and harvesting activities. The Rice Museum displays charts, photos...
Opened on August 26, 1995, Langkawi Underwater World spans 6.2 acres and is one of the largest freshwater aquariums in Southeast Asia. It has become a must-visit attraction in Langkawi, drawing large numbers of both domestic and international tourists. The aquarium serves as an educational, entertaining, and informative destination...
Langkawi Book Village is located in a tropical rainforest on Langkawi, close to Langkawi International Airport — just a 10-minute drive away, and about a 15-minute drive from Kuah Jetty. The establishment of Langkawi Book Village is based on the concept of an international book village. It is the 19th book village in the world, and the only one in Malaysia...
Introduction St. Peter’s Church is located in the northern part of the city and was built in 1710. It is the oldest Catholic church in Malaysia. Grand religious ceremonies are held here on Good Friday in mid-April each year and on St. Peter’s Day in June. Every Easter, thousands of worshippers come to participate in the candlelight vigil and commemorative services...
Introduction The buildings of the Malacca Sultanate Palace are all made of wood, without using a single iron nail. Located within the palace grounds is the Malacca Cultural Museum, which displays daily-use items from the royal palace. Transportation It is situated at the foot of St. Paul's Hill, just a short walk eastward from the hill. | Malaysia, Malacca…
Introduction The Malacca Museum is located south of Stadthuys and to the south of St. Paul’s Church. It was converted from a 300-year-old Dutch residence. Originally built during the Malay sultanate era, it has gone through the colonial periods of the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. As a result, the museum houses and publicly displays many relics from various historical periods. Malacca, Malaysia…
Introduction Built in 1753, St. Paul's Church is a Dutch-style building. The most exquisite artwork in the church is the mural "The Last Supper" above the altar. Each beam on the ceiling comes from the trunk of a tree and they are not joined together. The handcrafted wooden benches are over two hundred years old. The church even houses...
Introduction Hang Li Poh's Well is located at the foot of Bukit Cina and the water is extremely pure. This well was dug in 1409 by the attendants of Princess Hang Li Poh for her personal use. In 1677, when the Dutch occupied Malacca, they built a wall around the well. It was once a major water source in Malacca and never dried up. It is said that those who drink from this well will...
Introduction China Street is approximately 400 meters long, with a road width barely wide enough for two cars to squeeze past each other. The buildings along the street are mostly two-story structures with high beams and covered walkways, all over a century old. The lintels facing the main street are embedded with characters such as “Tong Fa,” “Feng Shun,” and “Feng Jie”—names of shops left behind by ancestors, offering a glimpse into the bustling commercial scene of the past. Traditional Chinese customs are still preserved in Malacca’s Chinese community to this day, such as burning incense to honor ancestors during ordinary times, and during Chinese New Year, residents follow traditional practices by draping red cloth, wearing new clothes, paying New Year calls, hanging palace lanterns, posting spring couplets, and setting off firecrackers. Other customs include tomb sweeping during Qingming Festival, dragon boat races and eating zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival, and enjoying mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Wedding ceremonies are particularly traditional—the groom wears a long gown and mandarin jacket, with a sash slung diagonally across his shoulder and a melon-seed hat on his head, while the bride dons a phoenix coronet and bridal veil, arriving in a bridal sedan chair. Transportation