Bunting Island
Bunting Island or Pulau Bunting is better known as Pulau Dayang Bunting. It
is the second largest island within the Langkawi archipelago. It is located an
estimated distance of 17.6 km from Kuah. It is situated just next to Pulau Tuba
(Tuba Island). Translating its name to English, it brings the meaning of 'Island
of the Pregnant Maiden'.
On the island, the panoramic view is so beautiful that it is capable in
mesmerizing the tourists and locals. There are uncountable mangrove swamps
around the island. There are multiple species of birds and insects to be seen
and found on the island. Over 90 species of birds are stated to be seen around
including hornbill, woodpecker and kingfisher, just to name a few.
Other than the island itself it is too famous for its lake, with the name of
Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden). The lake is located right in
the centre of the island and this is the main attraction of the whole Bunting
Island. The lake is believed that woman who is not capable in conceiving can be
then blessed with a child if she drank the water from the lake.
This belief is too tried out by some locals and it actually works. You can swim
around in the lake and also dip your feet into the mini pond around to feed the
catfishes who feed on your dead skin. There is a nearby attraction which is the
Pulau Bunting Bridge. The bridge connects Bunting Island to the mainland Kedah.
The arch cable bridge's design is what attracts the tourist.
Getting There
For those looking to fly with a budget airline from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi,
there are daily flights provided by budget airlines like
AirAsia, Firefly
and Malindo Air. There are
also full-fledge airlines such as
Malaysia Airlines.
There are daily direct flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Langkawi.
Taxi and vehicle from respective hotels are available at your conveniences. Car
and motorcycles rental are recommended for those possesses valid license. Car
and motorcycles rental are mostly placed at the airport and hotels. All are at
reasonable and affordable price.
Once you stepped foot in Langkawi, you can hire a boat from one of the many boat
operations to get to Bunting Island. The ride will take a short 15 minutes.
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