Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park

One of the most unique features of the Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest is the Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden) that was formed when a huge limestone cave collapsed. The name is derived from the combination of marble and granite bedrocks, which formed into a figure resembling a pregnant woman lying on her back.

Locals believe that the waters of the lake possess mystical powers that would enable a barren woman to be impregnated. The large mangrove forest flourishes along Selat Dayang Bunting (Dayang Bunting Straits) is another ecological attraction. Gua Langsuir (Cave of the Banshee) located on the western coast of Pulau Dayang Bunting is recommended only for experienced cavers. Negotiating its steep ascend demands great climbing skills and absolute physical fitness.

The cave was thought to be the abode of the langsuir (banshee) because of the shrilling sound that emanates from its depth. It is shunned by the locals. The huge and gloomy chambers in the cave are actually home to thousands of bats. Langkawi Island is truly an exotic destination blessed with abundant natural beauty.

The natural landscape of Langkawi are the results of ancient geological processes that has made the Langkawi Geopark what it is today, a land where facts and fables, myths and history, culture and folklore; intertwined to mystify even the seasoned traveller. For the adventurous, Langkawi promises some truly fascinating sights and unforgettable experience.