Visit the beautiful island named

Visit this island of Langkawi to hear interesting stories and legends of Asia.

Located in the northwest of Kuala Lumpur capital of Malaysia, Langkawi island is considered as a 'gem' of Asia with charming beauty and poetic rare places. Visit this beautiful island and understand more about the story of Langkawi that any tourists feel excited to hear.

Langkawi is known as a jewel of Kedah state tourism, Malaysia. Located about 30 km from the mainland from the northwestern coast of Malaysia, Langkawi is clearly visible as an archipelago of 104 islands (including 5 islands only exposed at low tide).

Langkawi is also known as Eagle Island. The people here said Langkawi's name is a combination of two words: "Lang" and "Kawi" . "Lang" is the Malay root word, in the word helang meaning eagle, and 'Kawi' is the local manganese ore. The old fishermen saw the eagles stealing manganese stones soaring into the sky so they named the islands so.

Moreover, in the past, this archipelago was home to countless eagles. However, up to now, some of the islands here are still popular places of residence of eagles - the lord of this sky. Perhaps so, the image of the eagle became a symbol of this place.

Guests will immediately see a giant eagle statue as soon as they set foot on this 'gem'.

Besides, scholar Tun Mohamed Zahir in a book about "The myths of Langkawi" (The Legends of Langkawi) claim that the name Langkawi originated from ancient Indian (Sanskrit); in which "Langka" is beautiful and "Wi" is extremely. This name also partly exudes the inherent beauty of Eagle Island.

But despite what the name is, Langkawi is still considered as a favorite destination, ideal for many tourists who like to explore nature because the small islands in Langkawi are well preserved, so the forest is pristine with many rare animals.

According to many documents recorded, Langkawi is recorded quite early in history, from about 500 years. There is a pretty interesting story about the history of Langkawi island that visitors come here all feel excited. It was the tragic legend of a beautiful young woman named Mahsuri who was wrongfully charged with suspected adultery. Before his death, Mahsuri had set a curse, that is for 7 generations in a row, the island has always had war and conflict.

After being conquered by Siam (Thailand), then transferred to the British, the island was granted independence right after Malaysia was returned independently by Britain and joined the British Commonwealth.

Today, Langkawi residents always believe that the prosperity and blessings of islands are enjoyed today and the curse is not a coincidence.

The ancient indigenous inhabitants had to suffer from the hardship, distance of war, so that the next generations could have the happiness and prosperity as they are now. Moreover, according to them, the mysticism of this legend can be felt in many places on the island, especially at Makam Mahsuri - the tomb area of ​​Mahsuri.

Receiving gifts from nature for people, it is waves, wind, white sand and sunshine on summer .

Langkawi has many beautiful beaches, among them the most beautiful beaches on the islands. You can also walk on fine white sand, stretching along the deep blue ocean, hearing the sea breeze whisper on the beautiful beach of Tanjung Rhu or delight in playing with the sea with sporty games. dangers like surfing, diving .

The beaches in Langkawi like Tanjung Rhu are named as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Don't forget to visit the island shaped like a pregnant woman in the middle of the ocean, there is a place called Lake of the Pregnant Maiden (translated: lake of the pregnant woman).

The legend of the natives recounts that, in the past, a female fairy because she loved the sweet voice of the fisherman and dropped it to the ceiling to live. God knew, called her back, but she still left the order, so she was turned into an island lying in the middle of the ocean.

The remaining trace of romantic love is a freshwater lake on this small island. In the middle of the sea there is a freshwater lake all year round, the elders on the island say that, in the past, the archipelago was once the base of the vertical pirate bandages.

But most Malaysians believe, that lake water has a special appearance, it can help cure infertility. Whether or not the lake's water actually cure infertility or not, scientists have proven that lake water contains a lot of potassium and zinc - essential nutrients for everyone, especially men. . Therefore, almost every tourist who comes here wishes to bring some water to make gifts for relatives.