# Field of Burnt Rice (Beras Terbakar)

Padang Matsirat’s Beras Terbakar landmark — plaques, burnt-rice samples and stalls near the Sunday night market.

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- Category: Attractions
- Subcategory: Historical Landmark
- Neighbourhood: Padang Matsirat, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
- Price tier: $··
- Rating: 4.0 / 5
- Published: 2026-07-23
- Address: Kampung Raja, Mukim Padang Matsirat, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah (night-market car park approach)
- Website: https://www.rwlangkawi.com/en/things-to-do/attractions/field-of-burnt-rice.html
- Source: Editor-verified listing on Langkawi App

## Key facts

- Place: Field of Burnt Rice (Beras Terbakar)
- Type: Historical Landmark
- Area: Padang Matsirat, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
- Address: Kampung Raja, Mukim Padang Matsirat, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah (night-market car park approach)
- Price: budget-friendly ($)
- Website: https://www.rwlangkawi.com/en/things-to-do/attractions/field-of-burnt-rice.html
- Recommended time: 20–40 minutes including stall browsing
- Best time: Morning or late afternoon for cooler walks; Sunday evening if combining with the night market
- Tickets: Free entry; no admission fee is charged for the outdoor landmark compound.
- Source: Editor-verified listing on Langkawi App

## Editorial notes

Field of Burnt Rice — Beras Terbakar — is the Padang Matsirat landmark marking where villagers burnt rice stores in 1821 rather than surrender them to invading Siamese forces. Today a conserved compound with plaques, a glass burnt-rice sample case and handicraft stalls along the approach path sits beside the Sunday night-market car park in Kampung Raja.

## 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.

## Key highlights

- **Free historic compound:** No ticket booth — open daytime hours with interpretive signage on site.
- **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.

## Visitor information

- 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.
- Hours note: Commonly listed as daily 09:00–18:00; confirm locally if arriving near dusk.

## Best for

- Padang Matsirat history stops
- Airport-area half-day circuits
- Combining with Sunday night market

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- https://langkawi.app/business/kota-mahsuri
- https://langkawi.app/business/atma-alam-batik-art-village
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## Editorial sources

- Facts checked: 2026-07-23
- Langkawi Insight — Field of Burnt Rice: https://www.langkawi-insight.com/langkawi_0000ab.htm
- Resorts World Langkawi nearby attractions: https://www.rwlangkawi.com/en/things-to-do/attractions/field-of-burnt-rice.html







## Signature items

- 1821 burnt-rice legend site
- Historical plaques and glass sample case
- Handicraft stalls on the approach path
- Next to the Sunday Padang Matsirat night market

## Opening hours

- Monday: 09:00–18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00–18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00–18:00
- Thursday: 09:00–18:00
- Friday: 09:00–18:00
- Saturday: 09:00–18:00
- Sunday: 09:00–18:00



## Frequently asked 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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