Langkawi Lagenda Park

"An entry that I've forgotten to post last year. Haha. Enjoy. "

Langkawi is full of mysterious folk tales.

One of the most famous tale from Langkawi - 200 years ago, Mahsuri, the daughter of a Thai couple from Phuket to Langkawi in search of a better life. She was most beautiful woman in Langkawi and married the warrior Wan Darus. Her husband had to go to war, leaving Mahsuri behind to fend for herself. During this time, Mahsuri be friend with a young man named Deraman. The village chief's wife was jealous of Mahsuri's beauty. She spread a rumour that Mahsuri was unfaithful to her husband and was having affair with Deraman. Eventually the rumours grew strongly, the villagers openly accused her of adultery. Mahsuri pleaded her innocence but no one believed her. Mahsuri was be tied to a tress and stabbed to death by her family kris. When she was stabbed, white blood flowed from the wound, signifying her innocence. Mahsuri cursed Langkawi to have 7 generations of bad luck. No peace and prosperity on this island. The kingdom was soon taken over by Siam (Thai).


(I learned this story in history class when I was in high school. I think this is the most interesting and memorable story in the history book.)

This is Mahsuri. She's really pretty, don't you think so? Stupid chief's wife ruined her life.

When girl friends and I in Langkawi, we didn't know/ hear about this  park. We just came across it after we had our lunch nearby that area.

Somehow, I felt very uncomfortable in this park. The photo above is the scariest path I ever see.  Those tree branches look like claws! And the trees are rather tall! Creepy!


If you are interested in mysteries and stories of Langkawi, pay a visit to Langkawi Lagenda Park! This park is an open-air garden museum. At Langkawi Lagenda Park you can find all the famous legends and myths on display.