Langkawi Legend Park

The Langkawi Legend Park (Malay: Taman Legenda Langkawi) is a park in Kuah, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.[1]

Langkawi Legend Park
Taman Legenda Langkawi
LocationKuah, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Area50 hectares
Opening27 April 1996
DesignerTuan Syed Ahmad Ibrahim
Collections17 sculptures

History

The park was built at a cost of MYR37 million and was officially opened on 27 April 1996 by reclaiming part of a waterfront in Kuah after 2 years of construction from the idea of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.[2][3][4]

Architecture

The park was designed by architect Tuan Syed Ahmad Ibrahim from the Syed Ahmad Ibrahim Architect Firm.[4] Gondowana stone wall stands at the entrance of the park to show the formation of Langkawi Island from plate tectonic movement. The wall depicts the main Langkawi Island with its small islands surrounding it. The entrance area features a large square made of marble and black stones decorated with pillar lamps.[2]

Exhibitions

The park spreads over an area of 50 hectares with a total of 17 sculptures telling legends and myths about Langkawi from prehistory until modern times.[5][2] There are also 4 artificial lakes and a beach.[3]

Opening time

The park opens everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.[5]

See also

References
  1. Erin (5 August 2015). "The Lost Legends of Lagenda Langkawi". Traveling Thru History. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  2. Raj, Bhattacharya. "Lagenda Park, Langkawi". Langkawi Insight. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  3. "Taman Legenda how much of Langkawi's history do you know?". Malaysia Travel Guide. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  4. U2 Networks (2000). "Legenda Park". My Langkawi. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  5. "Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman". Langkawi (in Malay). Retrieved 31 October 2016.


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