A landscaped ‘folklore theme park’ that stretches along the waterfront. Brightly coloured statues around the lakes illustrate several Langkawi legends, with signboards in English. It’s a popular spot for joggers.
Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman
Pulau Langkawi
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