Among the significant sites on the island that have been preserved for posperity is Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri's Mausoleum) about 12 kilometres from Kuah. This shrine was erected in honour of Mahsuri, a fair maiden who was unjustly accused of adultery.
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Kampung Buku
Malaysia
Kampung Buku Malaysia in Langkawi is the
first and only book village in South-east Asia. It is part of the International
Book Villages and Book Towns Movement.
It is located just 10 minutes from the Langkawi International Airport and 15 minutes from the Ferry Terminal. Situated amidst a lush green forest at the foot of Gunung Raya, the highest peak on the island, the book village provides book lovers a tranquil setting to indulge in their hobby.
Alas, the half a dozen wooden kampung-style buildings house a rather mundane selection of books which will hardly interest serious book lovers.
Makam Purba
(Ancient Tomb)
The tomb may be a relic from centuries ago
but there is little historical facts and the structure itself is of little
interest to qualify as an "attraction". Give it a miss.
Makam Mahsuri
Among the significant sites on the island that have been preserved for posperity
is Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri's Mausoleum) about 12 kilometres from Kuah. This
shrine was erected in honour of Mahsuri, a fair maiden who was unjustly accused
of adultery.
According to legend, she bled white blood at her execution as a sign of her innocence. In her dying breath, she laid a curse on the island that it would remain barren for seven generations. Fact or fiction, seven generations have since passed and today, Langkawi is a flourishing destination.