About Lagenda Park
Lagenda Park (Taman Lagenda) is a 50-acre open-air folklore theme park located on reclaimed land along the waterfront in Kuah, Langkawi, Kedah. Opened in 1996, it was developed to preserve and showcase Langkawi's legends and myths through landscaped gardens, artificial lakes, and 17 colourful sculptures depicting stories such as Mahsuri and the giants of Gunung Mat Cincang. Situated adjacent to Eagle Square, it serves as a cultural and recreational attraction.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open landscaped park with paved walkways circling four artificial lakes, manicured gardens, and 17 large sculptures illustrating Langkawi legends with interpretive panels. The setting is flat and open along the Kuah waterfront, with shaded rest areas, bridges over lakes, and views toward the sea. Visitors can walk at leisure, view sculptures, photograph the gardens and lakes, and learn about local folklore in a quiet, family-friendly environment.
Key highlights
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17 sculptures depicting Langkawi legends including Mahsuri, Mat Raya and Mat Cincang
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Four artificial lakes connected by bridges and walkways
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50-acre landscaped gardens on reclaimed waterfront land
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Open-air folklore interpretation with explanatory panels
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Waterfront location adjacent to Eagle Square (Dataran Lang) in Kuah
History of Lagenda Park
Opened on 27 April 1996, Lagenda Park was developed on 50 acres of reclaimed land at the Kuah waterfront as part of Langkawi's tourism development to preserve and present the island's folklore and legends to visitors.
Culture & Context
The park showcases Langkawi's oral traditions and myths, including the legend of Mahsuri, the tale of the giants Mat Raya and Mat Cincang, and stories explaining the origin of Langkawi's name, through sculptures and landscaped settings reflecting local heritage.
Route
| By air | Fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), then drive approximately 20-25 km to Kuah |
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