Geology of Langkawi Island

The oldest geological formation in Malaysian is on Pulau Langkawi (Langkawi Island). This geological formation is the Machinchang formation, formed about 550 to 505 million years ago (geological age - middle to late Cambrian Period). The formation consists of sandstone with some mudstone and conglomerate.

The name Machinchang (sometime referred to as Mat Cincang) is derived from the long serrated quartzite ridge of five peaks that makes up the formation – the word cincang in Malay means ‘chopped-up’.

The formation extend over the north-western part of Pulau Langkawi, where Gunung Machinchang (Mount Machinchang) is located. It also forms part of Pulau Rebak Besar and Pulau Jemuruk.

A clear view of Mount Machingcang and the surroundings is seen from the Oriental Village - where you get to take the cable car up the mountain.

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Some beach hotels:

• The Datai Resort
• Four Seasons Resort
• Berjaya Resort

What to do in Langkawi Island

A must visit - a cable car ride up Mount Matchinchang and a walk over the top of the hill.

Sunbathing, swimming on the spectacular beaches

• Indulge in many water-based or beach activity to occupy your leisure time. Diving or snorkelling into the depths of the sea around Pulau Payar.
• Island hopping to uncovering the legends that surrounds the spectacular 99 islands of Langkawi


• Explore nature sanctuary at Pulau Singa or one of the many uninhabited island of Langkawi


• Travel to Langkawi on a cruise liner or private yacht or take a round island cruise


• Sample local Malaysian food and fresh sea food or visit open markets or the pasar tani and pasar malam.


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