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The tomb of the young woman wrongly executed, according to legend, surrounded by a small cultural village of traditional wooden houses.
A monumental statue of a reddish-brown eagle about to take flight, the island’s emblem, on the waterfront near the ferry jetty.
The “burnt rice” site, where villagers are said to have set their harvest alight to keep it from Siamese invaders, as told in the Mahsuri legend.
A museum displaying thousands of gifts given to former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad by heads of state and visitors from around the world.
Southeast Asia’s first UNESCO Global Geopark (2007), with three geoforest parks: Machinchang, Kilim and Dayang Bunting.
Official websitelangkawigeopark.com.my→The end of Ramadan, celebrated with family open houses and festive dishes; during the fast, bazaars liven up the villages in the late afternoon.
The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, held every two years, with aerial displays open to the public.
Every evening the market sets up in a different village, selling skewers, Malay sweets and local fruit for a few ringgit.
Rice noodles in a fish-scented broth, a local speciality best enjoyed at the stalls of Kuala Teriang.
Fish and seafood grilled over charcoal, served with sambal and rice, often chosen by weight at seafront restaurants.
Rice with your own choice of curries, vegetables and sambals, served in Malay canteens all over the island.