Place in Langkawi Eagle Square Dataran Lang Kedah

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Place in Langkawi Eagle Square Dataran Lang Kedah Summary

Attraction: Place in Langkawi Eagle Square Dataran Lang Kedah
Location: Kedah Malaysia
Attraction Type: Attraction in Malaysia

Place in Langkawi Eagle Square Dataran Lang Kedah from Official

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.

Located at the southeast corner of Pulau Langkawi, besides offering beautiful views of Kuah Bay, Langkawi Eagle Square has beautiful miniature fountains, terraces and bridges, making it the ideal place for those postcard-perfect holiday photos. The square is a good place to watch ferries ply across the harbour but plan a trip here early in the morning or late in the evening when the sun is at its least intense.

The reddish-brown eagle at Dataran Lang was built as an emblem of the island. According to folklore Langkawi’s name came from two Malay words – ‘helang’ (eagle) and ‘kawi’ (reddish brown): hence lang-kawi.

Adjacent to the CHOGM Park and Taman Lagenda Dalam Langkawi, the monument is also within walking distance of some of the best duty-free shops in Langkawi and the Jetty Point Mall – chocolates and alcohol are especially good buys here.

Dataran Lang / Langkawi Eagle Square
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
Location: Kuah Jetty
Tel: +604 966 7789 (Langkawi Tourist Information Centre)

What is an iconic place in Langkawi?

Like Kuala Lumpur has Merdeka Square, Dataran Lang is an iconic place in Langkawi Island. There is giant statue of an eagle or in Malay word “helang’.

How Langkawi gets its name from?

According to history, Langkawi is originally from combination of two (2) Malay words Lang is eagle and kawi is reddish brown color. Visitors can get up close for their memorable photo. This photo is taken indicates that you have set foot here.

More Exciting Place in Langkawi Eagle Square Dataran Lang Kedah

Langkawi Eagle Square ataupun dalam bahasa melayu Dataran Lang merupakan mercu tanda Langkawi dan juga merupakan tugu tumpuan pelancong yang terkemuka di pulau Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. Ia merupakan patung helang setinggi 12-meter yang menggambarkan helang yang dari mana Langkawi mendapat namanya. Kedudukan patung helang gergasi ini terletak bersebelahan dengan pelantar jeti Kuah, dengan sayap berkepak sedia untuk menyusur keudara menjadikannya satu pemandangan yang mengkagumkan bagi para pelancong sedia untuk mendarat di pulau ini.

Rakyat tempatan mencatatkan helang sebagai satu simbol di mana nama langkawi berasal “Lang” adalah sama atau dikata singkatan “helang” manakala “kawi” bermaksud perang merah di zaman Melayu purba.
Pada malam, seluruh Dataran Lang Langkawi diterangkan dengan lampu. Dari laut, panorama adalah menakjubkan. Suasana malam sungguh mengasyikkan dengan cahaya lampu daripada kapal yang berlabuh.

Dataran Lang ialah mercu tanda yang paling jelas kelihatan oleh pelawat yang datang melalui jalan laut. Terletak berhampiran Jeti Kuah, tarikan utama di dataran ini ialah patung seekor helang yang bersedia untuk terbang. Mengikut cerita lama, Langkawi memperolehi namanya daripada helang.

Where is Dataran Lang located?

Eagle Square (in English) is located at the southeastern end of Langkawi in Kuah Town, and close to the Kuah Jetty. The admission is free. You can go by taxi or rental car. If you are hungry, you can have a lunch at Engle View Seafood Restaurant by walking distance from Dataran Lang. There is a Tourist Information Center close to it (Telephone: +604 966 7789).

Bagaimana Langkawi mendapat nama?

Dalam Bahasa Melayu Lama, kawi bermaksud perang kemerahan, oleh itu, Langkawi bermaksud ‘Helang perang kemerahan’. Dataran ini dilanskap indah dan mempunyai kolam, jambatan, teres tertutup, restoran dan “barrel vault” yang dibuat daripada batu-bata. Dataran ini diterangi dengan indah pada waktu malam dan mempersembahkan permandangan yang indah apabila anda menuju ke pulau pada waktu malam.

*Credit: langkawi-info.com, ms.wikipedia.org, mplbp.gov.my

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Place in Langkawi Eagle Square Dataran Lang Kedah Reviews

Customer Reviews about Place in Langkawi Eagle Square Dataran Lang Kedah

Langkawi Eagle Square "Surely will come again"

We had a good holiday in Pulau Langkawi, and this is one of the beautiful sceneries (Langkawi eagle square) for picture taking with our family. And the eagle statue is very huge. You guys must come and visit Langkawi after MCO ended!

Nurfarzana Abdul Ghafar Onn

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Dataran Lang Should be name as full word Helang " What a nice view"

Our favorite list to go in Langkawi. Very near to the Langkawi Jetty. Nice view. Nice selfie in Langkawi. Everything in here is all good. Except the name Lang should be renamed full as 'helang' it is more meaningful than short word 'lang'. We only know helang in malay dictionary. If not, I am sorry.

Mr. Jackie 'Dia'

Pengurup Wang