UNESCO Geosites near Malaysia

Gua Bukit Pinang - Nature & Park in Langkawi

Gua Bukit Pinang

Nature & Park

Gua Pinang, Langkawi, Kedah

Discover Gua Bukit Pinang, a hidden gem nestled in the serene landscape of Langkawi, offering a glimpse into the island's rich geological history.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Dayang Bunting Dolina

Geosite

Dayang Bunting Island, Langkawi, Kedah

Named for hills resembling a pregnant maiden, is Langkawi's largest freshwater lake. Nestled within steep limestone karsts, it's a sinkhole from a collapsed cave, revealing the lake.

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.

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.

Pulau Jemuruk Cambrian Fossils

Geosite

Pulau Jemuruk, Langkawi, Kedah

At Pulau Jemuruk examine the transition from the clastic Machinchang Formation to the carbonates of the Setul Formation. The island has also preserved storm-deposited sandstones, along with beautiful Dictyodora trace fossils and fragmentary trilobite lag deposits towards the northwest of the island.

Machincang Peak

Geosite

Machinchang Mountain, Langkawi, Kedah

Machinchang Peak, the second-highest peak on Langkawi, is part of the Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park. It’s known for its unique sandstone forest and breathtaking 360° viewpoint.

Gua Wang Buloh

Geosite

Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, Kedah

This cave has formed about 150m above the present sea level and has several small entrances facing a valley, which is a doline, has a very steep cliff, and appears green due to the growth of algae. The cave has several chambers at two different levels, with various stalactites, stalagmites, columns of rock curtains and flowstones forming shapes resembling various creatures.

Teluk Berembang Beach - Geosite in Langkawi

Teluk Berembang Beach

Geosite

Pulau Tuba , Langkawi, Kedah

This beach extends from the rocky shore of Batu Puyuh and is well known by geologists to contain fossils of graptolites (a sea grass-like animal) which are index fossils for lower members of the Setul Formation.

Pulau Tepor Dropstone

Geosite

Pulau Tepor, Langkawi, Kedah

This is the biggest granitic dropstone found in the Singa Formation. The granitic dropstone is a trondhjemite cobble and aged at one billion years old, based on radiometric dating which suggests it was deposited by a glaciar onto the ancient supercontinent Gondwanaland.

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.

Pulau Rebak Red Beds

Geosite

Pulau Rebak Besar, Langkawi, Kedah

Pulau Rebak's red beds, unique in Langkawi, are fossil-rich mudstones indicating Upper Permian deposits from the Singa Formation.

Pasir Dagang Cave

Geosite

Pulau Dayang Bunting, Langkawi, Kedah

Explore Gua Pasir Dagang, Langkawi's stunning cave with speleothems, marble, and skarn near Dayang Bunting. Marvel at its narrow entrance and underground stream.

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.

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.

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.

Selayang Hot Spring Pool

Nature & Park

Baru Selayang, Batu Caves, Selangor

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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.

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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.

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.