LANGKAWI: Traces of history, stories and legends
In the past, many people have heard or been familiar with the legend of #PhraNangMasuri or #PhraNangLueadKhao, to some extent. #Let'sTravelAbout #Langkawi #Legend #Story #Myth #Folklore #Belief
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…A woman who proved her innocence by praying for her blood to turn white upon her execution and cursed the entire land to suffer, lack of happiness, and prosperity for seven generations… 🩸🗡️
As time passed, and the curse was lifted, the city developed and became a popular tourist destination for us all. A must-visit destination for a visit.
🇲🇾 Langkawi is a small island, and you can easily cover all its main attractions with just 1-2 days.
🛥️Getting there: We took a ferry from Tammalang checkpoint in Satun Province, which took about an hour. 💸 The fare was about 450 baht per person. You can buy tickets at the counter; the ferry leaves at noon (Thailand time). Arrive an hour early to give you time to prepare for dinner, use the restroom, exchange money, etc. Oh, and also register for MDAC (short for Malaysia Digital Arrival Card, an online arrival/visit pass registration system).
Of course, following the legend, you can't miss a visit to Makam Mahsuri or #Mahsuri's Tomb (entrance fee required). 🎟️
Inside, there's a video recounting the legend of Queen Mahsuri. There are displays of artifacts, antique daggers, and more. Then, you walk through the tomb, a well, and a wooden house on stilts, said to be the queen's original residence. It may seem like nothing, but for those interested in history, art, and culture, it's worth a visit. I'm personally fascinated by Malay art and architecture, so I really like it. 🥰
Another highlight is #BlackSandyBeach #Pantaipasirhitam. According to legend, when a monk was buried, the sand there turned black. When I went, it wasn't that black, but rather white. My friend who went with me said that it used to be pitch black all over, but it's starting to whiten, perhaps because the curse has been lifted.
The next day, we took the LANGKAWI cable car (entrance tickets required). #Skycab. We bought a combo ticket for almost all of the #Skydome #Skyrek #Langkawi3D #Skywalk attractions. There's no skyglide or skybridge ticket, but if you want to visit, you can buy a pass at the entrance. Staff are available to provide guidance and assistance at every attraction. However, buying tickets individually can be more expensive than buying the whole set, and it can be time-consuming. Some attractions are crowded, so you have to wait in line (express tickets are available). (For those who don't want to wait long)
Uh, when we reached the top, it was drizzling🌧️ and the fog was so thick that the Eagle's Nest zone had to be temporarily closed. The view after the rain was absolutely stunning, too. The fog contrasting with the lush green forest was so unbelievably beautiful.
🦭 Another spot that both kids and adults love is Underwater World 🌊 (entrance ticket required). Enjoy the underwater world, fossils, and adorable animals. Of course, some of them aren't as common in everyday life as ants, mosquitoes, lizards, and cockroaches. The layout of each zone is quite well done.
Something that seems to have a strange spell that keeps us captivated for a long time is the jellyfish🪼🪼🪼
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