The Legends
Makam Mahsuri
Langkawi is steeped in history, its past is full of legends of wronged
maidens and lovelorn princes, all of whom have left their mark for
prosperity. According the legend, the pure white beaches are
believed to have originated from the seepage of white blood that flowed
from the body of a beautiful princess named Mahsuri. Mahsuri was sentenced
to death for having, allegedly, committed adultery but none of the soldiers
could kill her with their weapons until she was stabbed with her own knife.
The that flowed, which was supposedly white - depicting her innocence,
seeped into the ground. Upon dying she threw a curse on the Island that it
would not prosper for seven generations.
On the spot where she died, a tomb called Makam Mahsuri was erected where
people where people come from all walks of life to live legend. It is about
12km away from Kuah town.
Padang Mat Sirat - The Burnt Rice Field
Then in Padang Mat Sirat is the legend of burnt rice. Here
purportedly the villagers burnt their padi when they were invaded rather
than leave their rice fields to the intruders. Today, traces of burnt rice
still surface (if you are lucky) after heavy downpour. It is located about
18km away from Kuah Town.
Hot Springs
The Hot Spring is said to be the result of a bitter quarrel between two
families because of a rejected marriage. A battle ensued between them and
everything was shattered including all the pots, plates and saucers.
A jugful of hot water was flung to the ground and where it split, is the
Hot Springs.
Kenny Chong Guide To Langkawi