Air Hangat Village, Langkawi
Air Hangat Village is a village on the northeastern part of Pulau Langkawi. It was formerly known as Telaga Air Hangat. Air Hangat is located about 14 kilometers outside of Kuah Town. It has since been redeveloped into a new (and in the opinion of AsiaExplorers, rather plastic) entertainment complex that covers some four acres.
The villagers of Langkawi recounted a story of a quarrel that erupted during the wedding feast of two giants, resulting in the spilling of hot water that created the hot springs. It is the same legend that also created other places in the Langkawi Archipelago including Kuah and Belanga Pecah.
The humble hot springs, from which the place got its name, has been renovated into a 3-tier hot-spring fountain, complete with an 18 meter hand-carved riverstone mural depicting the legends of Air Hangat. Entertainment programme at Air Hangat Village includes Malaysian and ASEAN cultural dances and traditional sports and games, live displays of Malaysian/ASEAN customs, Malay folk and classical dances
and demonstrations of traditional Malay art and crafts such as batik-painting, congkat playing and foot massage.
Air Hangat Village also offers a selection of duty-free shopping, as well as Malaysian, Thai, and Indonesian cuisine served in its on-site theatre restaurant. Air Hangat is open from 10 am to 10pm daily.
Air Hangat Photo Gallery
Air Hangat hot spring, Langkawi.
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| Above: The fountain at Air Hangat Village. The 18-meter long mural is in the background.
Left: Washing hand in the hot spring.
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