The hot springs well is a popular spot which was earlier called Telaga Air Hangat. It is situated on four acres of land, about 14km northeast of Kuah Town, Langkawi.ir Hangat (Hot Springs) is associated with an ancient legendary battle between Mat Cincang and Mat Raya during which a cauldron of boiling water was spilled at the spot which became a series of Hot Springs and named as Telaga Air Hangat. Despite what locals believe, scientifically the water of hot springs is heated by geothermal sources. It is one of the only four saline hot springs with a man-made three-tiered fountain and an 18 meters long stone wall. The stone wall has a handmade carving on it, portraying the famous legend of the fiercely fight between the two giants. The Legend of Air Hangat is displayed in the center of the mural which explains the history of Langkawi and how the Kuah town derived its name.Air Hangat Village is a modern complex with a blend of both a spa and a cultural park. It has four small hot water pools which believe to contain therapeutic water with curative properties. One can soak their feet in one of the pools for a refreshed and rejuvenated experience.
The village hosts cultural shows like Malaysian and Southeast Asian dances and other interesting activities and sports including batik painting, performances by elephants and kickboxing. It has a duty-free shopping area at the pavilions and a theatre restaurant where different cuisine such as fine Malaysian, Thai and Indonesian dishes are served. Other than that it also include a café and a lunge with variety of food and beverages are available.
Visitors can also see the everyday illustrations of batik paintings and local crafts like wood carving where you can also take part in and make your own. Thus, it is a fascinating place where you can spend a quality time with your friends or family
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