Langkawi History & Legends Tour: Mahsuri Tomb & Beras Terbakar, Langkawi

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Hotel or Cruise Terminal Pickup & Drop off (Please choose the correct pickup area during booking)
Included: English Speaking Driver
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities: Optional
Not included: Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Mahsuri's Tomb

30 min Admission included

This is the typical itinerary for this tour. If any attraction is closed or unavailable, we reserve the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice.

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.
Beras Terbakar (field Of Burnt Rice)

30 min

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.
Atma Alam Batik Village

30 min

(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.
Cenang Beach

30 min

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.
Eagle Square

30 min

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.
Kuah

30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point for cruise arrival
Meeting point for cruise arrival
from Tanjung Rhu Beach area Hotels
from Datai/Tg Rhu/Andaman/Four Season/Berjaya Hotel
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Cenang Beach, Kok Beach & Tengah Beach Area (3km radius).
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuah Town Centre (3km radius).

End point

Meeting point for cruise arrival
Meeting point for cruise arrival
from Tanjung Rhu Beach area Hotels
from Datai/Tg Rhu/Andaman/Four Season/Berjaya Hotel
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Cenang Beach, Kok Beach & Tengah Beach Area (3km radius).
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuah Town Centre (3km radius).

Pickup points

Lemonia Holiday Resort
Royal Agate Beach Resort
Langkawi Boutique Resort
Favehotel Cenang Beach
Salsa Resort Langkawi
D’ Village Cottage
Lavigo Resort
Tropical Resort Langkawi
OYO 795 Nahdhoh Langkawi Resort
Charlie Langkawi Motel
Ambong Pool Villas Langkawi
Cenang Memories Langkawi

and 130 more pickup points

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuah Town Centre, Cenang Beach, Kok Beach & Tengah Beach Area (3km radius).

Using your ticket

Please wait at Hotel Lobby or Meeting Point 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.

Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point.

Hotline number : +60 10 777 3860 (Daily : 7:00am - 9:00pm)

Customers who arrived from Cruise, upon arrival, please proceed to *Guard House* at Resort World. One of our driver will holding paging board. If you cannot find us, please contact our hotline given

This is the typical itinerary for this tour. If any attraction is closed or unavailable, we reserve the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Atma Alam operating hours: 9am to 8pm (close every Tuesday)
Mahsuri Tomb operating hours: 8am to 6pm (daily)
Surcharge RM70 per pax for guest staying at outskirt Hotels (if choose the wrong pickup area during booking)
Customers who arrived from Cruise, upon arrival, please proceed to *Guard House* at Resort World. One of our driver will holding paging board. If you cannot find us, please contact our hotline given
This is the typical itinerary for this tour. If any attraction is closed or unavailable, we reserve the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice.

Options

From Cruise Pier Langkawi

From Cruise Pier Langkawi - 6 Hours City Tour + Mahsuri Tomb + Beras Terbakar

Starting points:

Langkawi Cruise Centre, Porto Malai Langkawi, 07000, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

Langkawi Cruise Terminal, Jl. Teluk Baru, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

Pickup included
from Datai/Tg Rhu/Andaman

From Datai/Tg Rhu/Andaman - 6 Hours City Tour + Mahsuri Tomb + Beras Terbakar

Starting points:

Datai Bay, 07000, Kedah, Malaysia

Tanjung Rhu Beach, 07000, Kedah, Malaysia

Pickup included
from Cenang or Kuah Town

Fom Cenang Or Kuah Town - 6 Hours City Tour + Mahsuri Tomb + Beras Terbakar

Starting points:

Kuah, 07000 Kuah, Kedah, Malaysia

Pantai Cenang, 07000, Kedah, Malaysia

Pickup included