Legend of Pulau Dayang Bunting

Pulau Dayang Bunting (Isle of Pregnant Maiden) is an island just south of the main Langkawi island. A small island encapsulates a freshwater lake (tasik). The romantic tragedy of Pulau Dayang Bunting tells the tale of a beautiful fairy princess or genie called Mambang Sari and a Prince, Mat Teja. One day while she was swimming in the pool, the prince chanced upon her and soon fell in love with her. It was said that she was tricked into marrying him and they soon had a child from the union.

Unfortunately, their child died soon after birth and is believed to be buried in the lake. Before she left, the celestial princess blessed the water so that any childless woman who bathed in the lake, Tasik Dayang Bunting would conceive. Locals certainly believe that the lake has magical powers and that women who drink the waters of the lake can improve their fertility.