Langkawi Trip - Dayang Bunting Island (Island Hopping)
For our final stop for the island hopping session, we headed to Dayang Bunting Island or also popularly known as the Pregnant Maiden Island. There are a lot of websites depicting how this name came about so I won't be going into details.
The main attraction of this island is the Dayang Bunting Lake which was formed after a cave crumbled millions of years ago and rain water began filling up the cavern. It's a good thing that this island was my last stop so i could wash away all the sticky sea water. =P
To get to the lake, you'd have to climb up AND down a loooong flight of stairs. People with physical disabilities may have a problem completing this feat. Hence it is advisable to visit Langkawi while you are still fit!
After conquering the stairs you will be greeted by the magnificent view of the lake.
The platforms here are rather well built. Tourists are allowed to swim within a safe distance of the lake and life jackets can be rented at RM5 per hour if you can't really swim. It's also my first time swimming at a place so deep without a life jacket!! The last time i swam at a lake was at my National Service stint but that was with a life jacket and me being fully clothed (even with shoes). A very good experience that you will never get if you are staying in urban areas.
Alternatively you could also a rent a paddle boat to tour around the lake. Didn't bother to check out the prices since I was more interested in swimming!
The island, being shaped like a pregnant lady
The main attraction of this island is the Dayang Bunting Lake which was formed after a cave crumbled millions of years ago and rain water began filling up the cavern. It's a good thing that this island was my last stop so i could wash away all the sticky sea water. =P
To get to the lake, you'd have to climb up AND down a loooong flight of stairs. People with physical disabilities may have a problem completing this feat. Hence it is advisable to visit Langkawi while you are still fit!
After conquering the stairs you will be greeted by the magnificent view of the lake.
The platforms here are rather well built. Tourists are allowed to swim within a safe distance of the lake and life jackets can be rented at RM5 per hour if you can't really swim. It's also my first time swimming at a place so deep without a life jacket!! The last time i swam at a lake was at my National Service stint but that was with a life jacket and me being fully clothed (even with shoes). A very good experience that you will never get if you are staying in urban areas.
Alternatively you could also a rent a paddle boat to tour around the lake. Didn't bother to check out the prices since I was more interested in swimming!
Group of tourists diving into the lake!
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