UNESCO Geosites near Kedah

Air Terjun Temurun (Waterfall) - Geosite in Langkawi

Air Terjun Temurun (Waterfall)

Geosite

161, Jalan Datai, Langkawi, Kedah

Discover the majestic beauty of Temurun Waterfall in Langkawi, with its geological marvel of a 200-meter drop, a sight to behold.

Kilim Pinnacle

Geosite

Kilim, Langkawi, Kedah

Explore Kilim Pinnacle, a symbol of Kilim Geopark in Langkawi, Malaysia—a stunning UNESCO site with unique limestone formations and rich biodiversity.

🔴9am-5pm

Gunung Raya

Geosite

Gunung Raya, Langkawi, Kedah

Gunung Raya is Langkawi’s highest mountain at 881 meters. It’s located centrally, surrounded by dense rainforest rich in wildlife. The peak offers panoramic views of the island and the Andaman Sea.

Teluk Datai

Geosite

Teluk Datai, Langkawi, Kedah

Datai Bay was a Top 10 beach by Nat Geo, luxury resorts The Datai & Westin Langkawi, scenic Datai Bay Golf Course, attractions like Temurun Waterfall, wildlife tours showcasing Langkawi's nature.

Gua Langsir

Nature & Park

Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi, Kedah

Explore Gua Langsir's stunning cave formations and unique ecosystem in Langkawi's Kilim Geoforest Park. A must-visit for eco-tourists and adventurers.

🔴9am-5pm

Gua Cherita

Nature & Park

Gua Anak Cherita, Langkawi, Kedah

Explore Gua Cherita in Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi. Discover ancient limestone formations, rich folklore, and breathtaking views in this captivating cave.

🔴9am-6pm

Recreation Park Lubuk Semilang - Geosite in Langkawi

Recreation Park Lubuk Semilang

Geosite

Jalan Padang Gaong, 07000 Langkawi, Langkawi, Kedah

Recreation Park Lubuk Semilang: A family-friendly park with swimming pools, lush greenery, and picnic areas, perfect for a day of relaxation.

Tanjung Chinchin Dip Slope

Geosite

Padang Mat Sirat, Langkawi, Kedah

At Langkawi land’s end, the thin-to-medium-thick bedded sandstones are dipping into the Andaman Sea. Occasionally during high tide you can see natural sea fountains along the western coast of Machinchang.

Gua Dedap

Nature & Park

Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi, Kedah

Explore Gua Dedap in Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, Langkawi. Discover ancient rock formations, rich folklore, and diverse wildlife in this captivating cave.

🔴9am-5pm

Wat Koh Wanararm

Geosite

Jalan Ayer Hangat, Kuah, Kedah, 07000 Langkawi, Langkawi, Kedah

Discover Wat Koh Wanararm Langkawi, a serene Buddhist temple blending spiritual practices with rich architectural beauty.

🔴7am-6pm

Pulau Singa Besar

Geosite

Pulau Singa Besar, Langkawi, Kedah

Big Lion Island in Langkawi, Malaysia, is unspoiled with dense forests, wildlife, sandy beaches, and clear waters. Popular for eagle feeding, it's accessible by boat, often featured in Island Tours.

Gua Kelawar (Pulau Tuba)

Geosite

pulau tuba, Langkawi, Kedah

Historic Cave of Bats on Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, served as WWII refuge from Japanese soldiers, now a bat habitat and poignant historical site.

Gunung Raya Granite

Geosite

Gunung Raya, Langkawi, Kedah

Primarily composed of granite. This ancient formation offers breathtaking Panoramic View and is a testament to the island's geological heritage.

Gunung Raya Roof Pendant

Geosite

Gunung Raya, Langkawi, Kedah

Roof pendants from the Singa Formation have been transformed by granite intrusion into hornfels, showcasing geological evolution.

Pulau Ular Abrasional Platform - Geosite in Langkawi

Pulau Ular Abrasional Platform

Geosite

Pulau Ular, Langkawi, Kedah

Pulau Ular Abrasional Platform Geosite is a unique island in the Straits of Kuah, known for its snake-like appearance and wave abrasion platforms. It’s rich in ancient fossils and local mythology.

Ulu Melaka Mahsuri's Ring - Geosite in Langkawi

Ulu Melaka Mahsuri's Ring

Geosite

ulu melaka, Langkawi, Kedah

The 'Mahsuri’s Ring', a horseshoe shape, suggests a meteorite impact crater. Aerial photos show its semi-circular rim. The crater's interior is covered by recent alluvial clay.

Pulau Langgun Limestone

Geosite

Pulau Langgun, Langkawi, Kedah

Pulau Langgun showcases the Setul Formation with diverse Ordovician-age rocks and fossils, accessible mainly at low tide. Its limestone bears landforms like sea stacks and arches from erosion.

Geopark Discovery Center - Theater in Langkawi

Geopark Discovery Center

Theater

Kampung Kilim, Langkawi , Kedah

Discover Kilim Geopark Discovery Center: Interactive exhibits, VR experiences, and educational tours in Langkawi's stunning natural landscape.

Tanjung Mendidih

Geosite

Biogeotrail Kubang Badak, Kampung Kelubi, Langkawi, Kedah

Tanjung Mendidih's bubbles, caused by a seabed fault, mirror Ayer Hangar's hot springs. A scientific mystery, it marks the boundary between Machinchang and Setul Formations.

🔴9am-5pm

Tanjung Peluru Sandy Beach 1

Beach

Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, Kedah

Explore a 450 million-year-old geotrail to learn about sedimentary rock formation and diverse beach landscapes, revealing Earth's dynamic geological history

Pulau Singa Kechil Plateau

Geosite

Pulau Singa Kechil, Langkawi, Kedah

See the limestone column from the Chuping Formation atop the Singa Formation's sequence. Witness the subtle transitions between these rock formations.

Pulau Jong Fossils

Geosite

Pulau Jong, Langkawi, Kedah

Rich in fossils, it houses foraminifera, molluscs, brachiopods, corals, and bryozoa, serving as a window to past marine life.

Menora Hill

Nature & Park

Biogeotrail Kubang Badak, Kampung Kelubi, Langkawi, Kedah

A historical site of Southern Thai settlers' community, was central to their livelihood and culture, including the Menora theatre, a traditional dance-drama.

🔴9am-5pm

Tanjung Buta

Beach

Biogeotrail Kubang Badak, Kampung Kelubi, Langkawi, Kedah

Explore the ancient trilobite fossils and the Machinchang Formation's marvels at Tanjung Buta, a testament to 500 million years of history.

🔴9am-5pm

Tor Granit Tanjung Pandan

Geosite

Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, Kedah

Tor Granite Tanjung Pandan at Pulau Tuba is a captivating geological feature, characterized by massive granite formations. It’s a popular spot for fishing, snorkeling, and enjoying breathtaking sunsets.

Teluk Air Taun Thrust Fault

Geosite

Pulau Dayang Bunting, Langkawi, Kedah

Witness the Teluk Air Taun Thrust Fault at Pulau Dayang Bunting, a steep fault scarp with grooves where the Chuping and Setul Formations meet.

Pasir Tengkorak Cross-Bedding - Geosite in Langkawi

Pasir Tengkorak Cross-Bedding

Geosite

Pasir Tengkorak Beach, Langkawi, Kedah

Large-scale cross bedding of coarse-grained sandstones along with ripple Mark, slump bedding and load casts can be observed at Pasir Tengkorak and is evidence of a shallow sea environment during deposition of the Machinchang Formation. There is also an abundance of box-like tafoni due to weathering along the rocky beach of Pasir Tengkorak.

Tanjung Rhu Karst

Geosite

Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi, Kedah

The karsts showcase the incredible variety of Feature which can form on inland and island karsts. Rainwater weathering combined with wave erosion leaves numerous coves with mogote peaks, steep walls, secluded lagoons and large sand bars. These landforms are unique environments creating thriving mangrove species in the lagoon, fine grained sand bars and gorilla-like mogotes.

Sungai Itau Brachiopod Fossils - Geosite in Langkawi

Sungai Itau Brachiopod Fossils

Geosite

Kampung Sungai Itau, Langkawi, Kedah

This old quarry has thick-skinned brachiopod fossils, around 280 million years old, indicating they thrived in Gondwanaland's temperate or polar southern seas.

Pulau Tuba Sill

Geosite

Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, Kedah

Explore the rare Pulau Tuba Sill Geosite, where granite magma infiltrated limestone layers during the Triassic, creating unique 1.5m and 1m sills.

Pulau Bumbun Skarn

Geosite

Pulau Bumbon Besar, Langkawi, Kedah

Pulau Bumbun Skarn in Langkawi is a geological wonder with unique biodiversity. Its ‘M’ shape and proximity to Kuah add charm. Pulau Bumbun Besar offers tranquil retreats amidst lush greenery.

Kisap Fault

Geosite

Jalan Ayer Hangat, Langkawi, Kedah

This roadcut reveals intensely brecciated Chuping limestone, shaped by the Kisap thrust fault, resembling a shattered pot. The exact contact between Chuping and Setul limestones isn't visible here.

Datai Anticline

Geosite

Datai Bay, Langkawi, Kedah

Ancient tectonic activities on the Machinchang formation have caused the oldest sedimentary rock on the island to be folded into an ‘A’ shape with each limb of the fold dipping away from the hinge. The anticline can be observed by taking a boat ride along the northern coast from Pulau Jemuruk in the east to Tanjung Chinchin in the west.

Bukit Kecil Fold

Geosite

Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, Kedah

Bukit Kecil fold is a small hill created by folding of thin bedded limestones and mudstones in the Setul Formation. This fold is a localised event and the shape has been preserved along with other tectonic evidence such as boudinage and lenses.

Ujung Buloh Remnant Island

Geosite

Pulau Ujung Buloh, Langkawi, Kedah

Ujong Buloh is among a group of tropical karstic islands in Langkawi, mainly with Chuping Formation limestones. It showcases ancient sea level changes, caves, sea stacks, and arches.

Air Terjun Temurun (Waterfall)

Kilim Pinnacle

Kilim UNESCO Geoforest Park

Air Terjun Telaga Tujuh (Waterfall)

Gunung Raya

Teluk Datai

Gua Langsir

Gua Cherita

Recreation Park Lubuk Semilang

Tanjung Chinchin Dip Slope

Gua Dedap

Gua Bukit Pinang

Wat Koh Wanararm

Pulau Singa Besar

Gua Kelawar (Pulau Tuba)

Gunung Raya Granite

Teluk Yu Granite Tors

Gunung Raya Roof Pendant

Gua Kelawar

Pulau Ular Abrasional Platform

Ulu Melaka Mahsuri's Ring

Pulau Langgun Limestone

Geopark Discovery Center

Tanjung Mendidih

Tanjung Peluru Sandy Beach 1

Pulau Singa Kechil Plateau

Pulau Jong Fossils

Menora Hill

Tanjung Buta

Tor Granit Tanjung Pandan

Teluk Air Taun Thrust Fault

Pasir Tengkorak Cross-Bedding

Tanjung Rhu Karst

Sungai Itau Brachiopod Fossils

Pulau Tuba Sill

Pulau Bumbun Skarn

Kisap Fault

Datai Anticline

Bukit Kecil Fold

Ujung Buloh Remnant Island