Where to go in Kuah
Dataran Lang, Taman Lagenda, CHOGM Park
| While Kuah is more of a commercial center and shopping zone, there are a few landmark attractions you can visit in Kuah. Most of these are recreational parks where you can come to enjoy some rest and relaxation as well as the gentle cooling breeze from the sea. |
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Dataran Lang
Dataran Lang, or ‘Eagle Square’, is a huge monument in the shape of a sea-eagle in pre-flight pose perched on some rocks. This huge 12-meter high statue greets visitors who come to Kuah by ferry as they ride to the jetty. The eagle is symbolic of Langkawi Island as its name derives from the Malay word for eagle. The square is a landscaped area with ponds, terraces and bridges, making it a nice place to take a stroll and admire the view of the sea.
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Taman Lagenda
Taman Lagenda or Lagenda Park is a recreational area dedicated to Langkawi’s heritage of myths and fables. The park covers an area of 50 hectares of reclaimed land and is more of an open-air museum built with the theme of a flowering garden. Indeed, the park is full of flowers, shrubs and fruit trees growing around pathways and along ponds that dot the garden.
Along with the flowering vegetation, the park has 17 sculptures that depict the many legends found in Langkawi, such as the duel between two giants that led to the formation of Mat Cincang and Raya Mountains, mythical birds and fairy-tales of princesses. In addition, there are 4 artificial lakes and a man-made beach to complement the picturesque scenery. The park is open from morning till late at night and is within walking distance from the jetty. |
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CHOGM Park
Also another park within Kuah, the CHOGM Park was built to commemorate the 1989 Commonwealth meeting in Malaysia. Langkawi was the retreat destination for the Government heads that attended the function. Today, the Park still carries the flags of all the Commonwealth nations that participated, standing tall in the garden that is lushly planted with trees. This is a good place to take a stroll and relax in. |
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Al-Hana Mosque
The Al-Hana Mosque is one of the island’s largest and most popular mosques. It is conveniently located in Kuah town to accommodate Muslim patrons and also receive visitors who come to view the architecture. Indeed, this majestic mosque incorporates motifs and carvings from Uzbekistan along with traditional Malay elements. Also, the mosque has sentimental value to Langkawi as it was opened by the first Prime Minister of Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman in 1959. |
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