Legend of Mat Cincang and Mat Raya

If you are visiting Mount Machinchang and Gunung Raya in Langkawi, learn about the legend here:
Legend of Mat Cincang and Mat Raya
These two mountains in Langkawi Gunong Machinchang (on the western part of Langkawi island, state of KEDAH) and Gunong Raya tell the tale of a feud between two families of giants. Legend tells of Mat Raya's son wanting to marry Mat Cincang's daughter. Despite Mat Cincang’s opposition, the marriage took place. During the wedding feast, a fight broke out between the two familes. It is said that Mat Chinchang and Mat Raya were turned into mountains by the Langkawi Gedembai who witness the fight.
During the fight, a large pot of gravy broke and its contents flowed onto the ground. Where the gravy spilt, became know as Kuah (the town) . Where the engagement ring was hurl became known as Tanjung Cincin (Cape of the Ring). Kampung Kisap (kisap means seep through) is the name of the village where the gravy seeped into the land. It is believed that the Hot Springs at Air Hangat is the site where a cauldron of hot water was broken and spilled. Mat Cincang and Mat Raya was transformed into the the two mountains.

A must visit place in Langkawi

Travellers to Langkawi must visit Mount Machinchang. You can get up the mounain by cable car from the Oriental Village. The more adventurous can hike from the Seven Wells to the Panaroma bridge at Mount Machinchang or gunung Machinchang.

Most visitors will take the cable car - just for the experience. By cable care -- Stop at the first station up there to look aroungd but be sure to go to the second station to walk the Panaroma bridge.

Check out some spectacular sites of mount Machinchang at myKedah website. (Learn more on how to get around Langkawi at myMalaysiabooks.com)

Be sure to visit Gunung Machinchang and you can be assured of an exciting experience!

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School holidays in Malaysia and Singapore

If you are travelling to Malaysia and Singapore this March 2008, be aware of the school holidays in Malaysia and Singapore.


For the first term 2008, the school holidays in both countries clash! --- from 8 March to 16 March. Visitors to Langkawi --- make your holiday arrangements early!


Good hotels are difficult to get and flights from KL or Singapore are often fully booked.


Before booking, compare hotel rates online.


Your links to planning your travel:

• Hotels Search - free too that compares rates from several websites
• Hotels in Malaysia
• Transportation
• How to get from Singapore to Langkawi
• About Langkawi
• About Kedah

Christmas in Langkawi

From Christmas to New Year 2008 is the super peak season in Langkawi.

Check out where to go in Langkawi at My Langkawi

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To plan your holidays in 2008, get 2008 calendar for Malaysia and Singapore

Holidays in Langkawi

Planning for a holiday in Langkawi? Book now for air flights, hotels, bus, or rail tickets early.
The long school holidays of both Malaysis and Singapore begins on November 17, 2007 and stretches to December 2007.
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Ramadan delights at Pasar Malam

Looking of local foodstuff in Langkawi? Get to one pasar malam on the island in Kuah or at Ulu Melaka on Langkawi island. Or just checkout the roadside stalls during Ramadan. You will find many local foodstuff, cakes and cookies sold there. Stalls usually open in the late afternoon, evening or night. More about Langkawi and Kedah and Malaysian food at myMalaysiabooks.

Geopark of Malaysia

Langkawi in the state of Kedah, Malaysia has been awarded by UNESCO the status of South-east Asia's first geopark.

Anyone who have been to Langkawi will first notice the spectacular landform that shapes the 99 legendary islands that make up Langkawi.
(for location of the island get free map from myMalaysiabooks maps)
Locals will tell you that each landform tells a tale, from the main town of Kuah to the mountains, hills and caves. Some of the many legends of Langkawi are:
Legend of Mahsuri, a Langkawi tragedy - This famous tale of Langkawi is that of Mahsuri, a beautiful maiden executed after being falsely accused of adultery.
Legend of Gua Cerita (Cave of Legends) - home linking to the spiritual Gedembai
Legend of Pulau Dayang Bunting (Island of the pregnant maiden) The silhouette of the island looks like a pregnant lady lying down - which is also believed to be the origin of its name.
...and many more.
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