Malaysia
Peninsular Cool Highland, Kedah, Gunung Raya
马来西亚半岛，吉打州属，浮罗交宜，拉雅山
Towering over all other features and formations of the Pulau Langkawi
stands the Mount Raya , majestic and awe-inspiring. Like most other aspects of
Langkawi, this 881 meter high elevation is also shrouded in myths and legends.
The natives believe that the Mount Raya
is indeed the petrified form of a giant called Mat Raya. They hold that
Mat Raya was involved in a scuffle with another giant, Mat Cincang over the
marriage of Mat Raya’s son with Mat Cincang’s daughter. Utensils and vessels
were hurled at each other and caused a natural depression on the island called
Kuah. Mat Sawar, a peaceable neighbor decided to intervene when the
disagreement went on for days without solution. It was in the midst of this
combat that all three turned into mountain formations and are aptly named Mount
Raya , Gunung Cincang and Bukit Sawar.
Mount Raya is thickly forested
and the dense tropical overgrowths make for excellent adventures. The forest
also plays home to a variety of exotic birds and beasts such as the
white-bellied sea eagle and hornbill. A motorable road leads up all the way to
the peak which houses a museum, a park and the MEASAT Satellite Control Centre.
The peak is essentially one of granite formations and commands a spectacular
view of the surroundings. A ride from the base to the peak would take about 40
minutes and at the foothills is located the famed Mount Raya Golf Club.
Today, Mount Raya is accessible
by road – all the way to the top. Perched on top like the eagle’s nest, is an
impressive fortress-like building, which is strictly for government officials
only and is out of bounds to public. However, the view from the peak is great
for sunset photos. There is also a resort located at the peak for those seeking
retreat.
Mount Raya itself is home to the
white-bellied sea eagle – circling high round the mountaintop. The hornbills
also make their home in the forested area of Mount Raya . When the road was
built, much of the flora was disturbed thus reducing their feeding area.
Perhaps due to this, it is far easier now to spot them as they have to fly a
greater distance for food. (no good for the jungle inhabitants, although
reported to be good for tourists!). If you’re driving up the mountain, a charge
of 50sen per car is collected at a makeshift toll located at the base of the
mount.
By Air
Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by Malaysia Airlines or Airasia. (1 hour)
Penang to Langkawi by FireFlyz ( 35 min)
Singapore to Langkawi by SilkAir (1 hour 15 min)
Planning
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