air manis beach

Air Manis Beach is also famous for its Malin Kundang legend. The legend tells of a disobedient child who turns to stone due to the curse of his biological mother. The rock mound on the south side of the beach, which is in the form of a human being prostrating, is said to be the figure of the disobedient child named Malin Kundang who was petrified with his wife and crew of the ship and ship. It is said, Malin Kundang wanders and is rich but does not recognize his biological mother as the parent who gave birth to him. Sad, disappointed and angry the mother cursed her child to stone. Some people believe this story did happen in the past. Others think it's just a fairy tale. But, what is certain is that this legend has already gone global and the Malin Kundang rock mound is a favorite as a photo spot. #beach