MALAYSIA
Kedah / Dataran Lang
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Photo: The brown eagle statue in the Dataran Lang.
Dataran Lang or "Eagle Square," is the latest addition to Langkawi's famous landmarks. Situated near the Kuah Jetty, it features scenic ponds bridges, covered terraces, two restaurants, two jetties and barrel vaults soft breezes makes it an ideal spot for leisurely walks and a tranquil setting for dinning in the cool evenings. Spectacular cultural shows provide the perfect finishing touch.
The main attraction of the square is the magnificent statue of the reddish brown eagle majestically poised for flight. According to local folklore, Langkawi derived its name from the eagle or "lang" short for "healing". In old Malay "kawi" denotes reddish brown - hence Langkawi means reddish brown eagle!
The square is beautifully illuminated at night and presents a dramatic scene as you approach the island by sea. Indeed the majestic eagle is strategically positioned to welcome visitors to Langkawi.
Transshipment time is three days for near Asian destinations, and five to ten days for Europe and North America.
http://www.asiatour.com/malaysia/e-05keda/em-ked29.htm
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Jan Garanoz
869/116 Thanon Pemavipat,
Chiang Rai, 57000 Thailand
Last updated: February 23, 2010