Langkawi Tour - Kota Mahsuri
Jun 28th, 2006 by Neo
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I believe you all must have had enough of LOL with my Pastor and the Ass joke. Now, it’s time to continue with our Langkawi tour. This time, we ventured into a fascinating historical site widely known as Kota Mahsuri or Mahsuri Mausoleum.
The Tomb of Mahsuri.
That’s the grave of Mahsuri. Just look at the picture, there is basically nothing much to see except two simple tomb stones that look like any rock we can find anywhere! In fact, we have to pay RM3 for the entrance ticket and an additional RM2 for a camera if you wish to catch these two rocks in action! 
Yeah, this was my first time paying for bringing a camera! Did you ever come across any other place that demand you paying your hard earned money for bringing in a camera?
Anyway, since we are in, let’s explore around.
Some traditional musical instruments on display.
There is also a mini museum displaying a number of stuff related to Mahsuri.
Traditional Malay Keris.
The above keris is the alleged weapon that gave the fatal wound to Mahsuri.
All of the weapons used by Aria to execute Mahsuri were ineffective. This suffering carried on for several days, weakening Mahsuri, inflicting indescribable pain on her. In the end, Mahsuri revealed that the fatal weapon could only be that of her own. Upon that revelation, the execution was carried out effectively.
It is possible that this is the same keris that was used for the execution. It is said that the crown of the hilt was gold, but this had been lost. According to the keeper of the keris, it was brought by Wan Derus from Langkawi to Tongka. Wan Hakim eventually inherited it and passed it down to his descendants.
Beside the tomb, there is a shop selling souvenirs, and some traditional-look houses/buildings.
Traditional buildings beside the tomb.
To our surprise, there are some birds there too. Look at this!
Bird?
So, do you think this is a nice place to visit, and worth paying the RM5? You get to see some rocks, visit a museum and a mini bird park. Haha…
For those who are not so history savvy, Kota Mahsuri is the spot where the legendary Mahsuri was buried. Legend has it that there was this lady who was accused and sentenced to death long long time ago. She bled white substance upon speared and cursed Langkawi for 7 generation!
Honouring the beliefs of the islanders, this mausoleum has been built in the hope that Mahsuri, after seven generations, will finally rest in peace. Beside the Mausoleum, there is a typical village house on stilts exhibiting ancient artifacts of Langkawi. Within the compound is also Mahsuri’s well, the waters of which are believed to have healing properties.
Tagged: kota mahsuri, mahsuri, langkawi, tourist, museum, tomb
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RM5 not that bad lah, it goes to the maintenance of the place & u get to take some pic for ur blog! so everybody happy!
I’m going to langkawi too~~
hahah… the extra rm2 was for mahsuri. to burn her silver paper. retirement money mah… =P
RM5 ok la…RM2 for camera also ok la…hahahaha
Whoever posted the information on this site needs to stop complaining about the measly little price to pay to experience such history, RM5 is nothing!! Come to Australia, i dare you, and spend money here i garantee you will be broke as a joke, this is history and it seems that you’re making fun of it!
for such a history paying 5RM is worth alot. History worth alot dun hesitate to pay for that mahsuri tomb can only see here other places cannot so dun worry abt paying… its worth it
I’m also fascinated by the legend. I was there in Langkawi… at Mahsuri’s ground. And I could feel a change in the air as I entered the Kota Mahsuri. Everybody was excited, except me. Because at the moment I touch her well, sit near her tomb, I felt that the sorrow and agony of Mahsuri is still there. Believe me, I was overwhelmed by the sudden condition. I spent extra time watching the paddy field scenery, imagining the moment of Mahsuri’s death. That feeling still haunt me. And after that… I couldn’t stop thinking of the deceased. I am positively sure I have no connection to her because of my origin. (half iban-half kayan/kenyah). But still at this very moment… I feel her sorrow and agony. It’s like her burden of tears are likely to be put on my shoulder. I never though of Mahsuri and the first impression of going to this island before was to “Miami-se” myself. But as soon as I fleet the place… to the other side of the island (world third largest Island) Sarawak… I thought of living there when I grow up. peace.