Dataran Lang: The Eagle Square of Langkawi!

Dataran Lang (Eagle Square) Is a well known landmarks for  tourists which is a huge 12 metre-tall sculpture of the reddish brown eagle poised for flight.  According to the local folk fore, the name of Langkawi island is come from the combination of the words of eagle (Helang in Malay) and "Kawi" indicated reddish brown. It is located at the southeast corner of Langkawi island, situated just near the Kuah jetty.  The square acts as a symbol or recognizable monument of the Langkawi Island, showing a big welcome to the visitors approaching by sea.   Dataran Lang has been delightfully  landscaped  with beautiful miniature fountains, covered terraces, decorative bridges, ponds and barrel vaults. 

#1- Finally i reached the Kuah Jetty, Langkawi Island after the 2 hours journey by boat. 

#2- It was the boat that i aboard from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Island. It's in good conditions and i traveled in comfort without any motion sickness.

 

#3- The huge eagle is the first landmark that i saw once i approached Langkawi Island by sea.

#4- The back view of the Eagle Square.

#5- The eagle's statue is just right on top of me and it's ENORMOUS!

#6- The reddish brown eagle is poised for flight and it's really impressive!

Operation Hours: 24 hours daily.

Location: Kuah Jetty

Tel: +604-9667789 (Langkawi Tourist Information Centre) 

Regard, 

Beverly.