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Gunung Mat Cincang - A Walk in the Clouds

The legendary Gunung Mat Cincang, Langkawi's

second highest peak was believed to have been

once a being named Mat Cincang who turnedhimself into a mountain. Fables aside, today the

mountain rises in a spectacular skyline of crags

that glow pink in the sunset and is part of the Mat

Cincang Range which comprises of some of the

oldest rock formations in Malaysia, dated about

2,400 million years old. Mat Cincang Mountain is a

popular tourist attraction due to having the

facilities of a cable-car, shopping complex and sky

bridge in its vicinity.

Mahsuri Mausoleum

The Mahsuri Mausoleum marks the spot where

Mahsuri was buried. It is located at Kampung

Mawat, which is about 17.8 kms northwest of

Kuah, in Langkawi. Earlier called Makam Mahsuri

(literally Mahsuri Mausoleum), Kota Mahsuri was

erected to honor the fair maiden, Mahsuri, who

was unfairly accused of adultery over 200 years

ago. Langkawi, undoubtedly, is associated with

many fables and myths, but perhaps, this legend of

the virtuous maiden is one of the most famous

legends.

As a reverential gesture, visitors are recommended

to remove their shoes before entering the

mausoleum. In the premises of the mausoleum lies

the Mahsuri's tomb, a well, an aviary and aconventional house. Beside the tomb, the whole

story of the maiden is written on a panel. The

waters of Mahsuri's well are said to have healing

properties. In the aviary, one can check out the

exotic variety of birds along with peacocks, while

the traditional house is a host to ancient artifacts

of Langkawi.

The Legendary Pulau Dayang Bunting

Every beautiful place seems to have a legend

behind, which makes it more interesting and

memorable. Literally, the name of the island

means "Island of the Pregnant Maiden". It has a

touching and fairy-tale-like legend, making the

island seems to be more mystical and amazing at

the same time.

The story of this island began when a beautiful

fairy princess Mambang Sari and Mat Teja, a man

who fell in love with the princess from the

moment he saw her. Mat Teja met Mambang Sariat the lake and he was attracted by her beauty.

Getting advices from a wise old man, Mat Teja

finally managed to win the heart of Mambang Sari.

Living happily on earth, Mambang Sari bore Mat

Teja a son. However, their happy moment did not

last any longer as their baby died after a short

while. Undergoing such a traumatic and

tremendous pain, Mambang Sari decided to lay

her child to rest in peace in the lake. At the same

time, she blessed all the childless and infertile

women to be conceivable after bathing themselvesin the lake.

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Gunung Jerai

Formerly known as "Kedah Peak", this forest-clad

Gunung Jerai is a massive limestone outcrop that

rises 1200m above sea level. As the highest peak in

the state, it adds a touch of variety to the scenic

flat plains seen throughout the area. It's located

near Sungei Petani, not far from the island of

Penang. When you've been on Penang you musthave seen the Gunung Jerai (across the sea) on the

mainland.

Gunung Jerai plays a most important part in the

history of Kedah. Before Melaka became a central

trading hub, Gunung Jerai must have been a

welcomed sight, being the only visible landmark

identifiable from miles away.

Lata Bayu

This is a very old recreation area and also a

renowned spot in the northernmost part of the

country. The famous Baling area, a town where

meetings with the then Communist insurgents

were held!

The Waterfall is a finale to series of rapids ending

up with a cascades. Total height of the continuous

slide is about 30 meters high.

A beautiful pathway follows the left bank all the

way until a level plain on top of the rapids.

There is only one small vertical fall of 2 meters at

the end of this stretch.

Waterfalls can be dangerous ! Always take care

about your safety

Pantai Merdeka

Besides beaches in the legendary Pulau Langkawi,

the beaches of mainland Kedah are equally

spellbinding. Most popular is Pantai Merdeka

which has been an ideal tourist venue even long

before Langkawi's fame.

Pantai Merdeka could be the only tourist beach

attraction on the mainland Kedah. Located in

Kuala Muda district, about 60 km south of Alor

Setar, or about 26km from the town of Sungai

Petani.

Pantai Merdeka is famous for its white sandy

beach with seaside picnic spot among the locals

and the neighbouring states of Penang and north

Perak. Facilities found here include chalets, rest

house, campsite, swimming pool and food outlets.

There are adequate facilities for watersport

activities. The beach is also excellent for swimming

at high tide.

Nearby are fishing villages of Tanjung Dawai, TelokNipah and Kampung Pulau Sayak, which are also

tourist attractions especially during the weekends.

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