LAMAN PADI
Laman Padi opened in 1999 as an exhibition center for local artifacts, charts, photographs and rice planting tools. The museum dioramas depict rice cultivation from planting to harvest. The Laman Padi also offers visitors a chance to wade into the paddy and learn first hand how labor intensive this crop can be. Every year a variety of events are held at this festive location. A big hit with locals and visitors. *Open: Daily
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Langkawi Kraft Komplex houses three museums on the Heritage, Culture and Wedding practices of the 13 states of Malaysia. The exhibits are all fascinating and informative. There are also local craftsman demonstrating glass blowing, weaving, carving, paper making and batik (which you are encouraged to participate in). This is one of the best locations for shopping for traditional Malaysian crafts and art. *Open: Daily No entrance fee
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Mahsuri’s Tomb is the shrine of a young woman who was unjustly accused of adultery when her husband went off to war with Siam. With her dying breath she cursed Langkawi with seven generations of bad luck. This happened about 200 years ago so the curse is now officially over and consequently Langkawi is prospering after being a small and sleepy island. There is addition to the marble tomb a museum that displays some of her jewelry, examples of life at that time and the knife that was used to kill her. *Open: Daily 8:30am-6:00pm Entry: RM10-15
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AL-HANA MOSQUE IN LANGKAWI
Al-Hana Mosque is one of the largest and most popular mosque in Langkawi. Built in 1959, its opening was commemorated by the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman. The Islamic architecture incorporates motifs and carvings from Uzbekistan as well Malaysia. Visitors are welcome. There are no shoes allowed in the carpeted prayer hall and women need to be modestly dressed. Respect should be shown for those at prayer. *Open: Daily
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ATMA ALAM BATIK ART VILLAGE
Atma Alam Batik Art Village is a wonderful place that showcases the fine art of batik. The owners Aza Osman, a painter and Roshadah Yusof , a batik artist/designer, not only exhibit their own works of art but the artwork of some very talented local artists. They also have an amazing assortment of fabrics for sale as well as classes available. *Open: Daily
The history of gamat in Langkawi goes back for generations and you will see shops selling it everywhere. But, Nusantara Maju has detailed information and displays, in addition to every gamat product you could possible want. It is actually quite interesting! *Open: Daily (closed Friday)
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FIELD OF BURNT RICE
The ‘Field’ of Burnt Rice is the historic site of a rice field and the main granary for storage for the island. In 1821, local villagers burned their crops, the granary and poisoned their wells to stave off the advances of Siamese invaders. Locals say that after a hard rain some of the burnt grains of rice still come to the surface of the surrounding paddy fields. *Open: Daily
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