Langkawi History & Legends Tour: Mahsuri Tomb & Beras Terbakar
(5) Reviews
Kedah
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Atma Alam operating hours: 9am to 8pm (close every Tuesday)
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Mahsuri Tomb operating hours: 8am to 6pm (daily)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the urban and rural areas of the Langkawi islands, a beautiful archipelago off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. This tour takes you to Eagle Square, the legends of Mahsuri Tomb, the history of Beras Terbakar (Field of Burnt Rice), Atma Alam Batik Art Village and Cenang Street.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Hotel or Cruise Terminal Pickup & Drop off (Please choose the correct pickup area during booking)
After hotel or port pickup at 9.30am, we will visit the legendary Mahsuri’s tomb (the site where Mahsuri died). The legend of Mahsuri supposedly accounts for Langkawi’s relatively ‘newfound’ success and judging by its increasing prosperity, the island has survived the curse.
Description
Mahsuri Tomb-Makam Mahsuri is a space in the legendary Princess Mahsuri and located at Kampung Mawat, 12km from Kuah, it is also known as Makam Mahsuri. Many natural attractions on the island have attached tales in the style of real English and Mahsuri the legend may be the most famous.
30 minutes
2
Beras Terbakar (field Of Burnt Rice)
The "Field of Burnt Rice" (Ladang Beras Terbakar) in Langkawi, Malaysia, holds historical significance dating back to the late 18th century. Legend has it that during a Siamese invasion in 1821, the locals of Langkawi, led by a woman named Mahsuri, sought refuge in this rice field. As a defensive measure, they set fire to the rice fields to prevent the invaders from harvesting the crops, leaving nothing behind for them to sustain themselves.
30 minutes
3
Atma Alam Batik Village
(Please note this attraction close every Tuesday) Next, we will go to Atma Alam Batik Art Village, in Atma you will be able to witness the traditional batik printing process using wax and dye. You'll also get to buy Silk hand pulled and local handicraft cloth.
Description
Atma Alam Batik Art Village-Atma Alam Batik art village is a batik Centre especially designed to attract tourists and promote the art of batik in Langkawi. Located in Padang Matsirat, owner of Aza Osman, oil painter, and Roshadah Yusof, batik artist, designed a half acres in the Center as a place to showcase the creative spirit of batik.
30 minutes
4
Cenang Beach
After that, we will proceed to Cenang Street. Along of Cenang Street you can have a walk at beachside, do some duty free shopping and you can find Underwater World which is one of the largest marine and fresh water aquaria in South East Asia.
Description
Cenang Street-Pantai Cenang is the busiest beach town on Langkawi Island, where you can find a diverse mix of cafes and restaurants, as well as souvenir shops, and duty-free outlets along its picturesque beach strip. Just a 10-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport, it’s a popular holiday destination for travelling families thanks to its kid-friendly attractions such as Underwater World Langkawi, Rice Garden Museum, and Kiki Club at Meritus Pelangi Resort & Spa.
30 minutes
5
Eagle Square
After that, heading towards eagle square Eagle Square which resembles the symbol of Langkawi, where a 39-foot-high (12-m) eagle statue stands tall.
Eagle Square (Dataran Helang)-Dataran Lang also known as Eagle Square, Dataran Lang is one of Langkawi’s best known manmade attractions, a large sculpture of an eagle poised to take flight. A sight that greets visitors to the island via ferry, the 12 metre-tall statue is one of the island’s most instantly recognizable monuments.
30 minutes
6
Kuah
Kuah Town-Kuah town, Langkawi is the largest city in the southeast of the main island. It is a place where one can see little traffic heavy as compared to beaches such as Pantai Kok or Pantai Cenang. Most importantly, it is a place where you can buy so many things. At Kuah, you will realize that duty free shops only and anywhere along the way and it is really what makes the city attractive.
After finished, the driver will drop you to the hotel or cruise terminal.
30 minutes
Langkawi History & Legends Tour: Mahsuri Tomb & Beras Terbakar
(5) Reviews
Kedah
About
Discover the urban and rural areas of the Langkawi islands, a beautiful archipelago off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. This tour takes you to Eagle Square, the legends of Mahsuri Tomb, the history of Beras Terbakar (Field of Burnt Rice), Atma Alam Batik Art Village and Cenang Street.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Hotel or Cruise Terminal Pickup & Drop off (Please choose the correct pickup area during booking)