Kuah Kuah is located on the south-eastern tip of Langkawi and is the island's main town with Kuah Jetty being the take-off point to the neighboring islands. The name Kuah is a Malay word meaning 'gravy' and is associated with an ancient legend of two battling giants who overturned a gigantic pot of curry at the spot where the town now stands.

Once a rustic town with a few streets, present day Kuah is a thriving centre of hotels and shopping-cum-business complexes, fortunately without the bustle of modern-day cities. Kuah offers a wide variety of duty-free goods such as tobacco, liquor, cosmetics and electrical items at attractive prices.

EAGLE SQUARE (Dataran Lang) It is Langkawi's most prominent landmark for visitors arriving by sea. Situated near the Kuah Jetty, the main attraction of the square is the magnificent statue of the reddish brown eagle majestically poised for flight, According to local folklore, Langkawi derived its name from the eagle of helang. In old Malay, 'kawi' denotes reddish brown, hence Langkawi means 'reddish brown eagles'. The square is beautifully landscaped and features scenic ponds, bridges, covered terraces, restaurants and barrel valuts made of bricks, The square is beautifully illuminated at night and presents a dramatic scene as you approach the island by sea. Taman Lagenda A scenic park with beautiful gardens of vivid local blooms, plants and fruit trees. This 50-acre park has been designed and landscaped with exhibits detailing the myths and legends of the island. It houses 17 minuments, each with an intriguing story to tell.

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