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Mahsuri, A Legend Story of Langkawi...

2010-11-21T23:22:00.000-08:00

On our tour of Langkawi, we learnt of the legendary but tragic tale of the princess Mahsuri who placed a curse on the island for seven generations.

Her memorial and final resting place is an amazing place to visit. Wanna know our journey?? Let’s follow this story!

Location

Kota Mahsuri located in Jalan Makam Mahsuri, not too far from the central city of Langkawi. It just takes around 20 minutes. Where is it? Let's look up the map below!!

History

Locals of Langkawi hold the legend of Mahsuri to be true, citing the decades of failed crops due to the curse she placed before her death.

The stories tell that Langkawi was attacked by the Kingdom of Siam(present day Thailand) numerous times with the last invasion taking place in 1821. Local farmers tried to deny the invaders the spoils of battle by torching the fields of paddy they grew. The field which was torched by the farmers is still known as Beras Terbakar or "burnt rice' to this day.

The tour guide also told us that, after seven generation has passed, the curse lifted and Langkawi started to develop and become one of the most visited interesting place in Malaysia giving weight to the tragic legend of Mahsuri

According to legend, she bled white blood at her execution as a sign of her innocence. There is also a museum with recorded interpretation of the Mahsuri legend.

Mahsuri maintained her innocence throughout her trial. But, in the end, she was sentenced to death by her own father-in-law, who was then Chief of Langkawi for alleged adultery. Before she died, Mahsuri cursed that Langkawi would not prosper for seven generations. Legend has it that white blood was seen to pour from her wound during the execution at Padang Hangus, as further proof of her innocence.

Believe it or not, by the next generation after Mahsuri's execution, the Siamese army made an attack on the Langkawi island. In desperation, the chief ordered all the rice in the island to be burnt down to prevent it falling into Siamese hands.

Soon after Mahsuri’s death, the Siamese army made an attack on the Langkawi island. In desperation, the chief ordered the all the rice in the island to be burnt down to prevent it falling into Siamese hands. The remnants of burnt rice can still be seen at this spot known as the Field of Burnt Rice especially after a heavy downfall.

What we can see in “Kota Mahsuri”?

We can get the story of Mahsuri in Kota Mashuri. To enter Kota Mahsuri, it’s only charge RM5 for Malaysian and RM10 for foreigners. Inside Kota Mahsuri, we can see the tradisional music playing there. What we can see in this place?

1. Traditional House

In Kota Mahsuri, we can see the Malay traditional house. The houses were labelled such as Teratak Sri Mawat, Teratak Sri Merong and Teratak Sri Tama. People usually take a photo in this place.

Malay Traditional House

2. Telaga Mahsuri (Well Mahsuri)

The Mahsuri's Well is located at Kampong Mawat. It was the source of the water supply for Mahsuri and her family. It is believed the well has never gone dry even during the worst drought.

Tour guide giving explanation about Telaga Mahsuri

Visitors washing their face and other parts of their body with the Well Mashuri's water

Hey, we also have the video about Telaga Mashuri. Let's check the video!

3. Mahsuri’s Tomb

The best known legend of Langkawi is of Mahsuri, a pretty maiden who lived during the reign of Sultan Abdullah Mukarram Shah the Second who ruled Kedah between 1762 and 1800.

Mahsuri's Tomb

taking a photo of Mahsuri's Tomb...

4. Other attractions

Tourist can also enjoy the views of the paddy fields, mini zoo and also stalls selling the all kinds of food and souvenir as well as demonstrations on how to make traditional cakes by the villagers.

a woman sells traditional cake, Peneram

traditional music to welcome the visitors...

One hour touring the Kota Mashuri was very interesting and going back with lots of memories and pictures! Like our friend, Izawan, share his experience visiting this place. Just check what Izawan says on this video :)

Well, please enjoy Kota Mashuri like us!!

Visiting Rice Garden...Nice!!

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Laman Padi is the place to go if you want to experience the traditional ways of rice cultivation. Also called Rice Garden Museum, the 14.28 acre park was conceptualized to promote eco-tourism in a natural setting. Visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate the serene greenness of the 8.6 acre paddy field within the compound.

Their journey.....

It becomes our new experience for having some talks with the farmers, seeing the process of paddy cultivation. Khuder, one of our friend from Mongolia, becomes very excited to see the rice garden :)

Also Ilshat, a friend from Uzbekistan ....even he doesn't eat rice :)

We just very enjoy this trip!!!

Langkawi's Map

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Guys, we put Langkawi's Map here...In case you need for your direction when your trip to Langkawi!!

Have fun, guyssss!!!

Hey, It’s Langkawi!

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Wow! Beautiful. That's the first impression that comes when we arrive on Langkawi Island. You must visit this island, guys!. The trip to Langkawi would be written in a few posts. You can follow it. Maybe our story can be a reference for you during a trip to Langkawi. Enjoy!!!

Langkawi isn’t just one big island, but a collection of around 100 islands that form an archipelago. While most are uninhabited, a few have been designated for tourism so that visitors from all over the world can admire and appreciate the magical beauty of Langkawi. There are many island tours available from operators to get you started. Note that most tours do not operate during the monsoon season from July to mid-September as the seas become choppy and potentially dangerous.

Langkawi’s name is believed to have originated from the abundance of eagles on the island and the geological wonder of its landscape. By putting together ‘helang’ (eagle in Malay) and ‘kawi’ (marble in Sanskrit), you get the moniker ‘helang-kawi’ which was eventually toned down to Langkawi.

Well, here are our journey!! We call it LANGKAWI ISLAND TOUR!!! Yiaaaaayyyyy...

Laman Padi

Wow, what we can see there?

Highlights the history, heritage and development of paddy cultivation as the oldest agricultural industry in Malaysia. Among the attractions here are the rice museum displaying artifacts, charts and photographs depicting the significance of the paddy cultivation in the country. Try your hand at paddy planting using traditional and/or modern methods. There is a restaurant offering popular traditional Malay recipes and local delicacies, which are prepared using rice as the main ingredient. Wanna know our whole story about Laman Padi? Click here ^_^

Kota Mahsuri

Kota Mahsuri is the historical past of Langkawi. This place is beautifully kept and preserved for posterity. This memorial is erected in honour of Mahsuri, a fair maiden who was unjustly accused of adultery. According to legend, she bled white blood at her executive as a sign of her innocence. There is also a museum with recorded interpretation of the Mahsuri Legend. Wait...wait...sorry, you can read our complete story here..hehe...

Langkawi for shopaholics!

Langkawi is absolutely a shopping heaven for duty-free goods from around the world and Kuah happens to be Langkawi’s main location for shopping outlets!

Haji Ismail Store is the most famous chocolate paradise in Langkawi. You can find the stores in Kuah Town. Perfume stores, cigar shops, confectionary outlets, wine boutiques and other retail venues are a dime a dozen in this quarter of Langkawi Island. We were going crazy for chocolates and spent hundreds ringgit for them!

The night market in Chenang is also the shopping place which cannot be missed. They offered variety of seafood restaurants alongside the beach and stalls selling clothes and souvenirs with affordable prices.

Some of us have to buy new luggages just for items we bought in Langkawi. So, next time, please bring your extra luggage!