The lake of the pregnant maiden


The Langkawi Archipelago is surrounded by a multitude of islets. In the center of one of them, Pulau Dayang Bunting, there is an azure lake , drowning in greenery and rocks. It has a mysterious name - the Lake of a pregnant virgin.

How did the lake form?

Only a few thousand years ago there was no lake at all. In its place was a mountain with a soft internal composition of the rock; Over time, a huge hole was formed inside it, washed by the sea. After the dome of the cave collapsed, a deep pit was formed here, filled with fresh rainwater. So the Lake of the pregnant maid Langkawi arose in the middle of the ocean.

Legends of the lake

Local residents consider this reservoir mystical and miraculous. Many childless couples in the hope of curing infertility come here from all over the world. And all thanks to the widespread Malaysian legends about the lake:

  1. The first says about the white crocodile living in it and giving everyone hope for the replenishment in the family.
  2. The second tells about a childless couple, 19 years unsuccessfully trying to become parents. And only after they drank water from the lake did their dream come true.
  3. The most fabulous legend tells of Princess Putri Dayang Sari, who loved to swim in these nude waters. The prince who saw her fell in love and for a long time, but unsuccessfully courted her. After the protracted silence of the princess, he turned to the sage for advice. He guaranteed mutual love only if the prince cleanses himself with tears of a mermaid. Soon they were married and became parents, but the child died. Princess Putri Dayang gave the baby to the waters of the lake, thus giving them miraculous properties. Since that time, the Lake of the pregnant maid Langkawi is considered a remedy for infertility.

What's interestnig?

Daiang Island, 13 km long, is a national nature park and is under the protection of UNESCO. Inside the island, its main treasure is hidden - the Lake of the pregnant virgin. It is surrounded by wooded hills and impenetrable jungles, which, with their outlines, very much resemble a pregnant woman lying on her back. The depth of the pond is about 14 m, the water is fresh, cool and clean.

Legends remain legends, but people believe that one swallow of miraculous water is enough for an early pregnancy. And others consider it obligatory to swim in the lake, by the way, for this purpose there are stairs for descent and pontoons. The legendary white crocodile does not exist in reality, but there are many catfishes here. Nearby there is a pool with carp, where you can get free massage with Fish Spa-procedures. Those who can not swim can rent a lifejacket or a water bicycle.

Features of visit

Excursion around the lake of the pregnant maiden lasts about 40 minutes. When you are going here, take with you:

How to get there?

To foreign guests who came to the lake of the pregnant maiden at Langkawi, hospitable Malaysians offer interesting excursions. There are several options, but you have to get to water anyway:

Walking on the pier, be very vigilant. Flocks of macaques and strive to steal something from tourists. Do not feed them, otherwise these animals will just follow you. The rest of the way will have to be overcome on foot along the path among the jungle (about 500 m). On the way you can enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the island and get to know the local flora and fauna.