Dataran Lang
Langkawi, Kedah

   




This sight is located in Langkawi. For information about Langkawi, go to the Langkawi Travel Guide. For country information, refer to the Malaysia Travel Guide If you are looking for budget accommodation in Langkawi, use the Budget Accommodation Guide.

 Dataran Lang, or Eagle Square, is certainly the most prominent landmark in Kuah, Langkawi. Visitors arriving in Langkawi will not fail to notice Dataran Lang, with its 12 meter high statue of the reddish brown sea eagle - to be exact, a Brahminy Kite - poised for flight. The choice of eagle as emblem for Langkawi is according to some interpretation that the name Langkawi is derived from the name for the eagle, or burung helang. It is believed that Langkawi comes from two words, "lang" for eagle, and "kawi" for reddish brown. Hence Langkawi means reddish brown eagle.

In addition to the eagle statue, Dararan Lang is beautifully landscaped, with twin pavillions, reflective ponds, bridges and restaurants. At night the square is illuminated and is a good place for visitors and locals to go for an stroll.



Dataran Lang Photo Gallery


Giant statue of the Reddish Brown Sea Eagle, Dataran Lang.



Twin terrace at Dataran Lang.



Another view of the twin terrace with reflecting pool at Dataran Lang.



Seaview at the star-shaped Eagle Square.



The twin terraces of Dataran Lang at night.



Night view of the eagle statue.


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