Friday, October 4, 2024

LANGKAWI UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK

LANGKAWI UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK




Rocks from the oldest continent: where geological wonder and legend meet”

 

 

Celebrating Earth Heritage

 

Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the far north-western corner of peninsular Malaysia. Located in the northern State of Kedah, it is unique in the sense that it was formed on 99 islands that together made up the legendary Langkawi Archipelago. The natural landscape of Langkawi is a combination between highly vegetated hills of rainforest and some rather barren rocks.


The Geopark has the best-exposed and most complete Palaeozoic sedimentary sequence in Malaysia, from the Cambrian to the Permian period. Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark was part of Sibumasu Block. During Early Permian, the Sibumasu Block broke out from Gondwanaland, rifting northward and collided with the East Malaya-Indochina Block to form the Southeast Asian mainland. Later, during the Mesozoic, the islands underwent a major tectonic event that resulted in the emplacement of its numerous granitic rocks. At the same time, the entire Peninsular Malaysia was uplifted, including the Langkawi islands. Much of the geological development was somewhat linked to what had happened in the old supercontinent Pangea and southern hemispheric Gondwanaland since more than 550 million years ago. What we have in Langkawi today is the combined result of these various processes and the ongoing weathering process that has taken place since the Langkawi land was brought to the surface around 220 million years ago.
Geodiversity and biodiversity are preserved in Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park and Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park. These geoforest parks also protect biodiversity in diverse habitats including mangroves, tidal flats, beaches, estuaries, coral reefs, caves, limestone and many more harbours for various life forms.

Sustaining local Communities

Located along the Straits of Malacca, famous as an historical trade route in South East Asia, Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark has accumulated numerous legends, myths and historical connections with the surrounding area. This heritage, combined with the traditional fishing and farming village, adds charm to the local culture. To maximize the experience with natural and cultural heritage, accommodation and facilities are available in this geopark to suit visitors.
The educational and awareness programs of the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark were enhanced by the Geopark School and Geopark Community Program. Geopark Clubs have been established at the schools in Langkawi as a medium to disseminate information and center activities. The Langkawi Geopark Management Plan established guidelines for the management of Langkawi’s natural & cultural heritage using a sustainable development approach which is anchored on the principles of social equity, economic efficiency and ecological sustainability.



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Thursday, April 9, 2020

Dusky Leaf Monkey

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Dusky Leaf Monkey Adorable Monkeys from LANGKAWI ISLAND, MALAYSIA SHARE THE DUSKY LEAF MONKEY Owing to its interesting looks, appearance and adorable size, the dusky leaf monkey or spectacled Langur is listed among the cutest animals in the world. The different subspecies are differentiated by the color of their fur. These monkeys are very docile and calm in contrast to other monkeys. It is always fun to watch these small creatures move around on high trees and spend their time relaxing, grooming and searching for food. FOR MORE INFORMATION LANGKAWI ISLAND OR BOOKING.....PLEASE CONTACT ME: wwwmantraveltourlangkawi.blogspot.com http://www.wasap.my/0134720216 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004870935535 PLEASE CONTACT ME: +6 013 4720216(Whats App,Line & We Chat)/ 013 4947139 (CALL ONLY) email: azimanshafei@gmail.com / mantraveltour@gmail.com #Mantraveltour_Langkawi_Island #Langkawi_Island

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Dusky Leaf Monkey

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

History of Langkawi Island Mountain..skycab

LANGKAWI ISLAND Skycab

History

The histories of Gunung Mat Cincang and Gunung Raya are deeply connected and firmly rooted in legend. The story goes that once upon a time there were two giants named Mat Cincang and Mat Raya: though they were extremely close friends, one day at the wedding reception of their children, the two got into a squabble. Each grabbed items nearest to them (pots and pans) to throw at the other. In the middle of the mêlée a number of famous spots around Langkawi were created. A pot of gravy fell in Kuah town, thus resulting in its name (which means gravy in Malay), a bowl of hot water fell in Ayer Hangat (hot water) and a jar was broken in Belanga Pecah (broken crockery)...


When the two giants finally came to their senses and realized what a mistake they had made by fighting with each other, they decided to atone for their mistakes by being turned into mountains. Mat Sawar, the mediator for the warring duo, was turned into a small hill (Gunung Mat Sawar) and placed between the two great mountains to ‘watch’ over them in the years to come...

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