Part of the common boat trips around the smaller islands of Langkawi usually includes eagles sighting and feeding session.
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Langkawi’s Iconic Eagle Statue
The iconic giant eagle statue of Langkawi.
The Langkawi’s Giant Eagle Sculpture
The sight of the giant eagle sculpture greets visitors who arrive at the island by ferry or boat. Langkawi can be reached via the sea route from Penang, Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis ports.
An Eagle Soaring in the Sky
The Guardian of the Island
The Great Eagle Sculpture
The gigantic reddish-brown eagle sculpture at Dataran Lang or Eagle Square was built as the symbolic landmark of the island. According to local legends, the name Langkawi originated from two Malay words – ‘helang’ (eagle) and ‘kawi’ (reddish brown).
The Eagle of Langkawi
The great eagle welcomes as one reaches the island by boat.
The Isle of the Great Eagle
The Great Eagle
Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia.
The Eagle Square (or Dataran Lang in Malay) is located within walking distance from the Langkawi Ferry terminal and jetty area. It is a sight to behold from afar, when one approaches the island by sea transportation. The area surrounding the gigantic statue is beautifully landscaped and features scenic ponds, bridges, covered terraces, restaurants and barrel vaults made of bricks.
According to local folklore, Langkawi derived its name from the eagle or “helang”. In old Malay, “kawi” denotes reddish brown, hence, Langkawi means reddish brown eagle.
Perspective of Langkawi 