Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark Discovery Centre (GDC)
This centre officially opened to public in January 2020. The GDC will let you delve deep into its half-billion years old past, offering an educational and entertaining collection of exhibitions, displays, photography, digital and interactive media and more. Conveniently located at our conservation area, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, this centre consist of 8 zones.
At main lobby, find out all the topics and things that you want to explore with the help of our Geopark Rangers.
Zone
1
Introduction and Socioculture
Take a geological and historical exploration of Langkawi and witness its natural and beauty through a series of 3D animations showcasing the island’s formation and development through era, epoch and age!
Zone
2
MYTHS AND LEGENDS
Langkawi is a land full of myths and legends. Langkawi Island’s tales have become part of the Langkawi mystique. Join this amazing journey by knowing the heroin Langkawi, Mahsuri and the other famous tales.
Zone
1
Introduction and Socioculture
Take a geological and historical exploration of Langkawi and witness its natural and beauty through a series of 3D animations showcasing the island’s formation and development through era, epoch and age!
Zone
2
MYTHS AND LEGENDS
Langkawi is a land full of myths and legends. Langkawi Island’s tales have become part of the Langkawi mystique. Join this amazing journey by knowing the heroin Langkawi, Mahsuri and the other famous tales.
Zone
3
MANGROVE FOREST
Over 70% of world true mangrove species present in Langkawi. Langkawi’s mangrove forests are one of the park’s “Jewels in the crown”. Learn more about endemic species that it can’t be seen nowhere except on this island!
Zone
4
THEME EXHIBITION AREA
Enjoy the first-hand experience about rocks, fossils and other fascinating geological ecosystem at our exhibition.
Zone
3
MANGROVE FOREST
Over 70% of world true mangrove species present in Langkawi. Langkawi’s mangrove forests are one of the park’s “Jewels in the crown”. Learn more about endemic species that it can’t be seen nowhere except on this island!
Zone
4
THEME EXHIBITION AREA
Enjoy the first-hand experience about rocks, fossils and other fascinating geological ecosystem at our exhibition.
Zone
5
UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
Learn more about Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark which are among the 177 geoparks from 46 countries across the globe.
Zone
6
INTERACTIVE GAMES
Make your visit to GDC even more exciting and engaging when you experience the fun and excitement of our interactive game zone.
Zone
5
UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
Learn more about Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark which are among the 177 geoparks from 46 countries across the globe.
Zone
6
INTERACTIVE GAMES
Make your visit to GDC even more exciting and engaging when you experience the fun and excitement of our interactive game zone.
Zone
7
LIBRARY
Take a break by getting extra knowledge from various genre of books available here. A must-visit area for book-lover!
Zone
8
AMPHITHEATRE HALL
Enjoy watching a short film about the formation of Langkawi Island 550 million years ago and the whole elements that make up the diversity of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark.
Zone
7
LIBRARY
Take a break by getting extra knowledge from various genre of books available here. A must-visit area for book-lover!
Zone
8
AMPHITHEATRE HALL
Enjoy watching a short film about the formation of Langkawi Island 550 million years ago and the whole elements that make up the diversity of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark.
Your tour ends at GDC Souvenir Shop.
Looking for memento to bring back from Langkawi?
Visit GDC for various merchandise accorded as Geopark Product specially made by the locals.
