BACK IN TIME
Journey Through Time
550 Million Years Old
Langkawi’s rock formations are estimated to be over 550 million years old, making them some of the oldest in Southeast Asia!
99 Islands
OUR OFFICIAL LANGKAWI UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK MASCOT!
MEET OBIT
He is name after trilobites, the ancient fossilized arthropods and among the earliest marine species, thriving in Earth’s oceans for nearly 300 million years before their extinction. These remarkable organisms flourished during the Paleozoic Era, particularly in the Cambrian Period—often referred to as the “Trilobite Age”—dating back over 541 to 485 million years.
Conservation
Langkawi Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark, is a remarkable site of geological, cultural, and ecological significance.
GEOLOGICAL HERITAGE
Where Earth’s Story Comes to Life through Geotourism, Rock Formations, and Ancient Trilobites.
BIODIVERSITY
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Where Tradition Meets Time, A Geocommunity Rich in Culture and Heritage.
SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVE
EDUCATION & AWARENESS
GETTING TO KNOW UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education, and sustainable development. Their bottom-up approach of combining conservation with sustainable development while involving local communities is becoming increasingly popular.
🌙✨ Eid Mubarak from Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark! ✨🌙
Wishing everyone a blessed and joyful Eid! May this festive season bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to all.
As we celebrate, let’s also cherish the beauty of nature, protect our geological and cultural heritage, and strengthen our bonds with one another. 🌿🌎
Enjoy your holidays and experience the wonders of Langkawi Geopark with gratitude and sustainability! 🌊🏞️
#EidMubarak #SelamatHariRaya #LangkawiGeopark #GeoparkForAll #NaturallyLangkawi
🌙✨ Eid Mubarak from Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark! ✨🌙
Wishing everyone a blessed and joyful Eid! May this festive season bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to all.
As we celebrate, let’s also cherish the beauty of nature, protect our geological and cultural heritage, and strengthen our bonds with one another. 🌿🌎
Enjoy your holidays and experience the wonders of Langkawi Geopark with gratitude and sustainability! 🌊🏞️
#EidMubarak #SelamatHariRaya #LangkawiGeopark #GeoparkForAll #NaturallyLangkawi
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Dear Visitors,
Please be informed that the Langkawi Geopark Discovery Centre will be closed from 30th March to 1st April 2025 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.
We will resume operations as usual on 2nd April 2025.
We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!
Thank you for your understanding.
Geopark Infocentre Management
#LangkawiGeopark #HariRayaClosure
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Dear Visitors,
Please be informed that the Langkawi Geopark Discovery Centre will be closed from 30th March to 1st April 2025 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.
We will resume operations as usual on 2nd April 2025.
We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!
Thank you for your understanding.
Geopark Infocentre Management
#LangkawiGeopark #HariRayaClosure
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Dear Visitors,
Please be informed that the Langkawi Geopark Discovery Centre will be closed from 30th March to 1st April 2025 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.
We will resume operations as usual on 2nd April 2025.
We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!
Thank you for your understanding.
Geopark Infocentre Management
#LangkawiGeopark #HariRayaClosure
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Dear Visitors,
Please be informed that the Langkawi Geopark Discovery Centre will be closed from 30th March to 1st April 2025 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.
We will resume operations as usual on 2nd April 2025.
We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!
Thank you for your understanding.
Geopark Infocentre Management
#LangkawiGeopark #HariRayaClosure
🌙 Eid Mubarak from Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark! 🌙
May this Eid bring peace, joy, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. As we celebrate, let’s also reflect on the beauty of nature and our role in preserving it for future generations. 🌿🌍
Let kindness, unity, and sustainability guide our hearts, just as the Earth nurtures us all. Enjoy this special time with family, friends, and the breathtaking landscapes of Langkawi Geopark!
#EidMubarak #LangkawiGeopark #CelebrateWithNature #SustainableFuture #NaturallyLangkawi
🌙 Eid Mubarak from Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark! 🌙
May this Eid bring peace, joy, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. As we celebrate, let’s also reflect on the beauty of nature and our role in preserving it for future generations. 🌿🌍
Let kindness, unity, and sustainability guide our hearts, just as the Earth nurtures us all. Enjoy this special time with family, friends, and the breathtaking landscapes of Langkawi Geopark!
#EidMubarak #LangkawiGeopark #CelebrateWithNature #SustainableFuture #NaturallyLangkawi
Regional Workshop on SDGs - Asia Pacific Geoparks Network
24 March 2025 | Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark is honoured to participate in the Regional Workshop on SDGs in the Asia Pacific, organised by the Global Geoparks Network Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Working Group.
This workshop featured inspiring presentations from other UNESCO Global Geoparks, sharing their best practices in integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into geopark management and community engagement.
Representing Langkawi UGGp, Rasanubari presented "Geomangrove Story: Protecting Life on Land (SDG 15)", showcasing how Langkawi`s mangrove ecosystems contribute to biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management.
Together, we strengthen the role of geoparks in achieving global sustainability! 💚
#LangkawiUGGp #SDG15 #GeomangroveStory #ProtectingLifeOnLand #UNSDGs #GeoparkForSustainability #GGNSDGWorkshop #SustainableFuture #GlobalGeoparksNet
Regional Workshop on SDGs - Asia Pacific Geoparks Network
24 March 2025 | Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark is honoured to participate in the Regional Workshop on SDGs in the Asia Pacific, organised by the Global Geoparks Network Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Working Group.
This workshop featured inspiring presentations from other UNESCO Global Geoparks, sharing their best practices in integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into geopark management and community engagement.
Representing Langkawi UGGp, Rasanubari presented "Geomangrove Story: Protecting Life on Land (SDG 15)", showcasing how Langkawi`s mangrove ecosystems contribute to biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management.
Together, we strengthen the role of geoparks in achieving global sustainability! 💚
#LangkawiUGGp #SDG15 #GeomangroveStory #ProtectingLifeOnLand #UNSDGs #GeoparkForSustainability #GGNSDGWorkshop #SustainableFuture #GlobalGeoparksNet
EARTH HOUR 2025: LANGKAWI GEOPARK UNITES FOR THE PLANET
🌍 22 March 2025 | 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM 🌍
Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark proudly joins the global movement of Earth Hour 2025, standing together with millions worldwide to raise awareness about climate change, biodiversity loss, and the urgent need for sustainable action.
This year’s Earth Hour goes beyond just switching off lights—it’s a call to unite for nature, inspiring communities to take real action in protecting our planet. As a UNESCO Global Geopark, Langkawi is committed to conservation, environmental education, and sustainable practices that help safeguard its rich natural heritage for future generations.
Join Us – Every Action Counts!
Let’s make Earth Hour 2025 more than just one hour—let’s turn it into a year-round commitment to protect Langkawi, our planet, and our future. Whether by reducing energy consumption, supporting sustainable businesses, or educating others, every small action leads to a big impact.
🔌 Switch off. Unite for nature. Be the change. 🔌
EARTH HOUR 2025: LANGKAWI GEOPARK UNITES FOR THE PLANET
🌍 22 March 2025 | 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM 🌍
Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark proudly joins the global movement of Earth Hour 2025, standing together with millions worldwide to raise awareness about climate change, biodiversity loss, and the urgent need for sustainable action.
This year’s Earth Hour goes beyond just switching off lights—it’s a call to unite for nature, inspiring communities to take real action in protecting our planet. As a UNESCO Global Geopark, Langkawi is committed to conservation, environmental education, and sustainable practices that help safeguard its rich natural heritage for future generations.
Join Us – Every Action Counts!
Let’s make Earth Hour 2025 more than just one hour—let’s turn it into a year-round commitment to protect Langkawi, our planet, and our future. Whether by reducing energy consumption, supporting sustainable businesses, or educating others, every small action leads to a big impact.
🔌 Switch off. Unite for nature. Be the change. 🔌
WORLD WATER DAY 2025: PRESERVING LANGKAWI GEOPARK’S WATER HERITAGE
Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark joins the global celebration of World Water Day 2025, emphasizing the importance of water conservation, sustainable management, and its vital role in both nature and communities.
World Water Day, celebrated on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater. A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. The theme of World Water Day 2025 is ‘Glacier Preservation’.
Conserving Water Resources in Langkawi Geopark
As a UNESCO Global Geopark, preserving water ecosystems is a core mission. Through various conservation efforts, Langkawi aims to ensure sustainable water management, including:
🌿 Geopark Education & Community Awareness – Teaching schools and local communities about the importance of clean water and ecosystem protection.
🌿 Wetland & Mangrove Restoration – Protecting natural water filtration systems and maintaining biodiversity.
🌿 Sustainable Tourism Initiatives – Encouraging responsible tourism practices that minimize water wastage and pollution.
🌿 Plastic-Free & Waste Management Campaigns – Reducing pollution in Langkawi’s rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
Be Part of the Change!
Water is a shared resource and responsibility. Let’s work together to preserve Langkawi’s water ecosystems, ensure clean water access for all, and protect this invaluable natural heritage for generations to come.
💙 Every drop counts. Every action matters. 💙
#LangkawiGeopark #WorldWaterDay2025 #WaterForPeace #GeoparkConservation #ProtectOurWaters #NaturallyLangkawi
WORLD WATER DAY 2025: PRESERVING LANGKAWI GEOPARK’S WATER HERITAGE
Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark joins the global celebration of World Water Day 2025, emphasizing the importance of water conservation, sustainable management, and its vital role in both nature and communities.
World Water Day, celebrated on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater. A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. The theme of World Water Day 2025 is ‘Glacier Preservation’.
Conserving Water Resources in Langkawi Geopark
As a UNESCO Global Geopark, preserving water ecosystems is a core mission. Through various conservation efforts, Langkawi aims to ensure sustainable water management, including:
🌿 Geopark Education & Community Awareness – Teaching schools and local communities about the importance of clean water and ecosystem protection.
🌿 Wetland & Mangrove Restoration – Protecting natural water filtration systems and maintaining biodiversity.
🌿 Sustainable Tourism Initiatives – Encouraging responsible tourism practices that minimize water wastage and pollution.
🌿 Plastic-Free & Waste Management Campaigns – Reducing pollution in Langkawi’s rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
Be Part of the Change!
Water is a shared resource and responsibility. Let’s work together to preserve Langkawi’s water ecosystems, ensure clean water access for all, and protect this invaluable natural heritage for generations to come.
💙 Every drop counts. Every action matters. 💙
#LangkawiGeopark #WorldWaterDay2025 #WaterForPeace #GeoparkConservation #ProtectOurWaters #NaturallyLangkawi
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS 2025: CELEBRATING LANGKAWI GEOPARK’S GREEN HERITAGE
21 March 2025 | International Day of Forests
Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark proudly joins the global celebration of the International Day of Forests (IDF) 2025, recognizing the vital role that forests play in sustaining biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and supporting local communities. This year’s theme underscores the importance of forests for people and the planet, aligning with Langkawi Geopark’s ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and sustainable development.
Join Us in Celebrating International Day of Forests 2025
As we mark this special day, Langkawi Geopark invites everyone—locals, visitors, and conservation enthusiasts—to explore, appreciate, and protect our forests. Whether through tree-planting campaigns, guided eco-tours, or educational workshops, every effort contributes to a greener future.
Let’s ensure that Langkawi’s forests remain a legacy for future generations!
#LangkawiGeopark #InternationalDayofForests #SustainableForests #GeoparkConservation #NaturallyLangkawi #EcoTourism
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS 2025: CELEBRATING LANGKAWI GEOPARK’S GREEN HERITAGE
21 March 2025 | International Day of Forests
Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark proudly joins the global celebration of the International Day of Forests (IDF) 2025, recognizing the vital role that forests play in sustaining biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and supporting local communities. This year’s theme underscores the importance of forests for people and the planet, aligning with Langkawi Geopark’s ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and sustainable development.
Join Us in Celebrating International Day of Forests 2025
As we mark this special day, Langkawi Geopark invites everyone—locals, visitors, and conservation enthusiasts—to explore, appreciate, and protect our forests. Whether through tree-planting campaigns, guided eco-tours, or educational workshops, every effort contributes to a greener future.
Let’s ensure that Langkawi’s forests remain a legacy for future generations!
#LangkawiGeopark #InternationalDayofForests #SustainableForests #GeoparkConservation #NaturallyLangkawi #EcoTourism