Dataran Lang, Langkawi

Also known as Eagle Square, Dataran Lang is one of Langkawi’s best known manmade attractions, a large sculpture of an eagle poised to take flight. The 12 metre-tall statue is one of the island’s most instantly recognizable monuments. The reddish-brown eagle at Dataran Lang was built as an emblem of the island. According to folklore Langkawi’s name came from two Malay words ‘helang’ (eagle) and ‘kawi' (reddish brown) hence lang-kawi. Located at the southeast corner of Pulau Langkawi, besides offering beautiful views of Kuah Bay, Dataran Lang has beautiful miniature fountains, terraces and bridges, making it the ideal place for those postcard-perfect holiday photos. The square is a good place to watch ferries ply across the harbour but plan a trip here early in the morning or late in the evening when the sun is at its least intense. #awesomepic#historicculture#beautifulsunsets#bestislandtraveltowns#naturalwonders