Free historic compound
No ticket booth — open daytime hours with interpretive signage on site.
Padang Matsirat
Field of Burnt Rice (Beras Terbakar)
Padang Matsirat’s Beras Terbakar landmark — plaques, burnt-rice samples and stalls near the Sunday night market.
Field of Burnt Rice (Beras Terbakar) photo guide
Travel-guide photography of the conserved Field of Burnt Rice compound in Kampung Raja.
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Photo: Langkawi Insight · Used with attribution from the cited travel guide
The experience
A short history stop near the airport corridor
Plaques, a sample case and village stalls — compact, free and easy to pair with Kota Mahsuri.
The site commemorates villagers dumping and burning harvested rice so invading forces could not seize Langkawi’s food supply — a story tied locally to the Mahsuri curse narrative.
Expect a quick visit: read the plaques, view the glass sample case, then browse souvenir stalls along the narrow approach from the night-market parking lot.
Resorts World Langkawi and local guides list it as a nearby Padang Matsirat attraction about twenty minutes from the southern resorts.
Worth your time
Key highlights
Burnt-rice sample case
A small glass display shows fragments still recovered after heavy rains.
Night-market adjacency
Sunday pasar malam occupies the same car-park approach for food and crafts.
Plan with confidence
Visitor information
Good to know
Commonly listed as daily 09:00–18:00; confirm locally if arriving near dusk.
- Tickets
- Free entry; no admission fee is charged for the outdoor landmark compound.
- Recommended time
- 20–40 minutes including stall browsing
- Best visiting time
- Morning or late afternoon for cooler walks; Sunday evening if combining with the night market
- Suitable visitors
- History travellers, first-time island visitors and families on Padang Matsirat day loops
- Accessibility
- Approach path is narrow with stall frontage; expect uneven ground and limited shade.
Today 09:00–18:00
Full week
- Mon09:00–18:00
- Tue09:00–18:00
- Wed09:00–18:00
- Thu09:00–18:00
- Fri09:00–18:00
- Sat09:00–18:00
- Sun09:00–18:00
Location
Kampung Raja, Mukim Padang Matsirat, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah (night-market car park approach)
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Kampung Raja, Mukim Padang Matsirat, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah (night-market car park approach)
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Fit it into your itinerary
Use this quick guide to decide whether Field of Burnt Rice (Beras Terbakar) suits your group and how much time to reserve.
Trip fit
Who will enjoy this stop?
This place is a strong match for these travel styles and groups.
- Padang Matsirat history stops
- Airport-area half-day circuits
- Combining with Sunday night market
Questions
Where is Field of Burnt Rice (Beras Terbakar) in Langkawi?
Field of Burnt Rice (Beras Terbakar) is in Padang Matsirat, Langkawi. The listed address is Kampung Raja, Mukim Padang Matsirat, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah (night-market car park approach). Use the map link for turn-by-turn navigation.
Is Field of Burnt Rice (Beras Terbakar) worth visiting?
Padang Matsirat’s Beras Terbakar landmark — plaques, burnt-rice samples and stalls near the Sunday night market.
How much does it cost to visit Field of Burnt Rice (Beras Terbakar)?
Free entry; no admission fee is charged for the outdoor landmark compound.
What is the best time to visit Field of Burnt Rice (Beras Terbakar)?
Morning or late afternoon for cooler walks; Sunday evening if combining with the night market. Allow around 20–40 minutes including stall browsing and confirm same-day operating hours before making a special journey.
Is Field of Burnt Rice (Beras Terbakar) accessible for all visitors?
Approach path is narrow with stall frontage; expect uneven ground and limited shade.
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