Next, at the Jalan Telaga Emas, it will lead you to an old well dating back to 1789. This well is unique because it never runs dry even during the worst drought and its water continues to remain fresh even when mixed with sea water. Many visitors draw water from the well to bathe in as it is believed that it will bring them good luck.
According to the legend, there is a young man who discovered
a spring when digging on a beach. He decided to dig deeper to make a well for
the villagers. To his surprise, he found a golden vase. He quickly rushed to
the village to tell the others but when they went back to the spot, they found
only gold-colored stones.
When British officials heard of the incident, they hired
some villagers to search for the gold-colored stones. Samples were sent for
analysis and the results showed they were not gold after all. Digging was
stopped when a depth of 2.3 meters was reached.
There is also an old grave at the top of the hill near Batu
Perompak which is believed to be the final resting place of a pirate chief
called Panglima Garang. "Batu Perompak" literally means
"Pirate's Rock" and in the olden days it was the haunt of pirates who
plundered the waters around the island.
At the nearby island of Pulau Gedung, there is a "Gua
Lanun" or "Pirates' Cave" where pirates sheltered and hoarded
their loot. You can get to the island by hiring a boat for about RM 60 (max. 12
person). You can also find some of the World War II ammunitions depot here.
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