LANGKAWI GEOPARK KEDAH

 

🏝️ Langkawi Geopark, Kedah

🌍 Malaysia’s First UNESCO Global Geopark

Location: Langkawi Island, Kedah, Malaysia
Established: 2007
Recognition: First UNESCO Global Geopark in Southeast Asia

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🌋 What is Langkawi Geopark?

Langkawi Geopark is a world-renowned geological wonder, showcasing 550-million-year-old rock formations, rich biodiversity, and traditional Malay heritage. It covers the entire Langkawi archipelago (99 islands!) and is divided into three main geoforest parks, each with unique natural features.

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🧭 The 3 Main Geoforest Parks

1. Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park

• Location: Northwest Langkawi

• Highlights:

  • Langkawi Sky Bridge

  • Cable Car (Panorama Langkawi)

  • Oldest exposed rocks in Southeast Asia (Cambrian period)

2. Kilim Karst Geoforest Park

• Location: Northeast Langkawi

• Highlights:

  • Stunning limestone karst formations

  • Mangrove forests, bat caves, and fossil sites

  • River cruises and floating fish farms

3. Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park

• Location: South of Langkawi

• Highlights:

  • Lake of the Pregnant Maiden (Tasik Dayang Bunting)

  • Marble caves and mystical legends

  • Surrounded by jungle and hills

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🌿 Activities at Langkawi Geopark

• Geotrail hiking and trekking

• Mangrove boat tours

• Cave exploration (e.g., Gua Kelawar)

• Birdwatching and wildlife photography

• Educational geology visits and eco-tourism

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🧠 Fun Fact

Langkawi's unique landscapes were formed through hundreds of millions of years of geological evolution — from ancient seabeds to dramatic karst towers!