The favored Malaysian vacation destination, the island of Langkawi offers a whole host of enchanting attractions. However, your visit would be considered incomplete if you didn’t manage to squeeze in a visit to Taman Legenda (Legend Park), a lush, green site which seeks to provide a quick history lesson about Langkawi.
Taman Legenda which was built on reclaimed land extends over 50 acres and is dotted with 17 fascinating monuments, each of which tell a tale about a particular legend associated with the mystical island of Langkawi. This Legend Park which is located close to the Kuah Jetty was built at the cost of 37 million MYR and was opened to the public in April, 1996.
Aside from its seventeen fascinating monuments, the park is also equipped with four artificial lakes and a man-made beach both of which serve to increase the appeal of this mystical attraction’. For instance, the term ‘kuah’ translates as gravy in Malay and the legend associated with the term states that the name came about at the end of a duel between two ancient warriors Mat Raya and Mat Cingang. During one of their intense battles, a bowl of gravy was overturned and that are how the town of Kuah got its name. The battles between these two mythical warriors are also thought to have sparked off the intense seismic changes that created the geographical formations of Langkawi’s tallest peaks, Gunung Raya and Gunung Mat Cincang.
Other popular Langkawi legends and myths given representation in the park include the legend of Pulau Hantu(Ghost island), the legend of Pandak Mayah’s spear and the legend of the Mermaid’s golden ball.
A tourist attraction, aside, the well-maintained, verdant Taman Legend is also popular as a spot for leisurely strolls and picnics. Buggies are available for hire at the park for those visitors who are not enthusiastic about walking.
Taman Leganda - opening times and entrance fee
The park is open daily from 8am until 7pm.
Admission: free for the public
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