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The second-largest island in the Langkawi archipelago, Dayang Bunting is one of 3 main geoforest parks within Langkawi's UNESCO Global Geopark, thanks to its 290-million-year-old marble rock formations. The island is best known for the 4,354-hectare natural lake in its southwest, known as Lake of the Pregnant Maiden. This oval-shaped freshwater lake is steeped in mystical legend and said to boost fertility in women who swim in or drink its waters.

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Wake up to the warm scent of salty air and watch a tranquil sunrise over the glistening sea dotted with islands that rival Thailand’s Koh Phi Phi. After exploring Tuba Island’s 500-million-year-old rock formations, take a swim in the hotel’s beachfront pool or try a fishing excursion with a local fisherman. Restaurant staff can cook your catch in local herbs and spices for your evening meal. If you’re looking to unplug from the external world and get back to nature, this is the place for you.

Want to witness Langkawi’s history as a sleepy fishing island before its tourism boom? Spend a day on partially-modernized Tuba Island, part of the Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park. The island is home to geologically significant granite and marble rock formations dating back over 500 million years. Other popular attractions include a series of caves with exquisite stalactites and stalagmites, jungle trekking, birdwatching, swimming at idyllic beaches, and indulging in world-class seafood.

This 35-hectare farming complex is dedicated to agricultural research, but opens part of its fruit farm to tourists. See over 20 tropical fruit varieties, including rare locally-grown grapes, mango, jackfruit, and rambutan, all organically grown. Visitors are escorted around the complex on a 30-minute tram tour, making several stops to learn about current projects or varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs. The tour ends with a tasting at the fruit buffet.

A historical and cultural complex that portrays local village life during the time of Mahsuri who, according to one of Langkawi's most revered legends, was a wrongly-accused woman who cursed the island with her dying breath. Set against thriving rice fields, the complex includes cultural music and dance performances, live plays, and a museum dedicated to Mahusuri. The heroine's tomb, a reconstruction of her home, and the well said to be the source of her famed beauty are also within the complex.

Your one-stop-shop for authentic, handmade Malaysian handicrafts. Products for sale represent traditional items from all 14 Malaysian states, including batik sarongs and clothing, woven baskets and homewares, and wooden toys. Modern handicrafts, like ceramics and hand-blown glass are also available. Towards the back of the complex are several product demonstrations, cultural shows, and 2 small museums, 1 dedicated to marriage customs and the other to heritage.

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Glass-bottomed viewing platform at Alas Harum, overlooking the steep rice-paddy-filled valley below.

1 of 3 museums in Malaysia to display gifts, awards, and souvenirs received by Malaysia's 4th Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who believes they belong to the Malaysian people. The 3,000 items on show were given to Mahathir by foreign heads of state, corporations, and members of Malaysian high society. The collection sprawls across 3 multi-story buildings with highlights including original paintings; crystal, silver, and bronze wares; Islamic art; weapons; and a Formula 1 racing car.

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