Langkawi Island ... is located at the coast of North Western Peninsular Malaysia

Langkawi Island itself is the largest among the archipelago, measuring about 478.5 sq km.

The island is blended with modern and rural landscape with villages and paddy fields, with exotic flora and fauna, fringed by lovely beaches scattered along its coast.

For more information about Langkawi Island, please visit http://www.mylangkawi.com or http://www.lada.gov.my/mapinteraktif/shopping&dining.html.

LANGKAWI PLACES OF INTEREST

1. LEGENDA PARK

   Langkawi’s Legend Garden was built based on the indigenous idea of The Right Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad. It was officially opened to public on the 27th April 1996 after a construction period of 2 years.

   Langkawi’s Legend Garden was designed by Tuan Syed Ahmad Ibrahim from the Syed Ahmad Ibrahim Architect Firm. In general, the Garden expounds the tourist concept to show the mythical and legendary heritage which remains the core of Langkawi’s allure.

   The garden, which covers an area of 50 acres is built on reclaimed land and costs approximately RM 37 million. It is beautifully landscaped with 4 lakes, a lagoon and a beach.

2. THE MOUNTAINS OF GONDWANA

   The uniqueness of Langkawi lies in its legendary heritage that has become a tourist attraction par excellence.

   In world geological history, all of earth’s region was separated due to formations of new seas and the drying up of old ones. In the Cambrian age, more than 500 million years ago, there was a big region named Gondwana which was situated in the South Pole, while the other smaller regions and islands are situated near to the Tropical Line and the North Pole. Soon, the Gondwana Region began to go through tectonic separation to form smaller regions and islands such as Africa, Australia, India and definitely Langkawi.

3. EAGLE SQUARE

   This is Langkawi's most prominent landmark greeting visitorsn arriving in 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 coverd terraces, and is especially beautiful when illuminated at night.

    

    

4. GALERIA PERDANA

   The idea for Galeria Perdana was mooted by Prime Minister Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad.This unique gallery was built to display and share with everyone the various awards, souvenirs and gifts our Prime Minister and his wife have received from world leaders, statesmen as well as Malaysians during his tenure.

   Adopting an oriental architectural design, the awe-inspiring building displays the various exhibits in an ambience of harmony and creative interaction. One section is devoted to gifts made of wood, leather, crystal and lacquer, as well as musical instruments and stone objects. Another section comprises textiles, games, weaponry, ceramics, plaques and Islamic art.There are also gifts of silver, copper, brass and pewter. There is even an array of automobiles.

   Some of the exhibits are special awards received by the Prime Minister and his wife. Take time to wander around the Galeria and read the footnotes accompanying each exhibit.The extensive grounds around the building are also very interesting as they are specially landscaped and planted with local trees, shrubs and herbs.

    

    

5. LANGKAWI CRAFT CULTURAL COMPLEX

   Perched on a strategic location near the sea at Teluk Yu, the Craft Cultural Complex was set up to maintain and promote the nation's rich cultural heritage. Beautifully and intricately handmade crafts can be found here, reflecting the skill and creativity that have been handed down from generation to generation.

   Silver and brassware in various forms and shapes are carefully carved with motifs inspired by nature. Unique baskets of rattan, mengkuang and pandan leaves are woven in colourful ethinic designs. There are also woodcarvings with fine and meticulous patterns.

   Ceramics in the form of pots come from various states in Malaysia, each with their own individual designs. An ever popular favourite is the hand-drawn and printed batik with innumerable exclusive designs to choose from. Songket or silkinterwoven with golden and silver threads is the epitome of Malay design, used for all official and royal functions.

   The ethnic tribes of Sabah and Sarawak are represented by the intricately woven baskets, beadwork and bamboo carvings with designs that are hundreds of years old. Pua weaving of the Iban tribe and Mogah textiles of the Bajaus are also displayed here in their glory.

   With a cultural heritage spanning generations, the crafts have been painstakingly preserved. You can see and appreciate them in our Langkawi craft museums. Purchase those which you would like to bring home as a memento of your stay in Langkawi at Langkawi Craft Cultural Complex sales gallery.