💧 Lake of the Pregnant Maiden (Tasik Dayang Bunting): Langkawi’s Magical Oasis

#langkawitrip Nestled among lush limestone hills, this **emerald-green freshwater lake** isn’t just stunning – local legends say its waters **boost fertility**! ### **📍 Quick Facts** - **Location:** Dayang Bunting Island (20-min boat from Kuah/Jetty Point) - **Entry Fee:** ~RM40 (includes island hopping tour) - **Swimming Hours:** 8:30AM–4:30PM - **Legend:** A childless princess drank here and conceived 👶 ### **🌿 Why Visit?** ✅ **Surreal scenery** – Jungle-clad cliffs + mirror-like waters ✅ **Freshwater swim** (unlike Langkawi’s salty beaches!) ✅ **Kayaking** through hidden coves 🚣♀️ ✅ **Wildlife spotting** – Monkeys, eagles, hornbills ### **📜 The Legend** A celestial princess (*Dayang Bunting*) mourned her stillborn child here. The lake formed from her tears, and its waters later helped her conceive again – hence the name *"Pregnant Maiden Lake"*. ### **💦 What to Do** 1. **Take the dip** – Locals believe it brings fertility luck 2. **Hike to viewpoints** (10-min trail to panoramic spots) 3. **Paddle a kayak** to secluded corners ### **📸 Photo Ops** - **Drone shots** of the heart-shaped lake 💚 - **Swimming under overhanging trees** - **Feeding fish** by the wooden dock ### **⚠️ Tips** - **Wear water shoes** – Rocky lakebed - **Bring towels & dry bags** - **Avoid weekends** – Gets crowded with tour groups **Perfect For:** Couples, nature lovers & myth seekers! #pregnantmaidenlake #langkawimagic --- **Did You Know?** The lake is **60m deep** but so clear you can see fish 5m down!