Langkawi GeoparkThere are two well known mountains in the heart of

Langkawi Island, Gunung Raya and Gunung MaChinchang

Added to the two and appearing to separate them is a hill called Bukit Sawar

Langkawi GeoparkIf you look hard at Gunung MaChinchang located at

700m above sea level, you can actually see it is facing to its 850m high neighbor, Gunung Raya (the island’s highest mountain)

The legendary Gunung MaChinchang, Langkawi’s second highest peak was believed to have once been a giant, named MaChinchang, who was cursed to become a mountain of stone

Langkawi GeoparkFables aside, today the mountain rises in a

spectacular skyline of crags that glow pink in the sunset and is part of MaChinchang Range which comprises the oldest rock formations in Malaysia

Views are spectacular, offering a panorama over the landscape, the Andaman Sea, offshore islands and beyond to neighboring Thailand

Langkawi GeoparkThe MaChinchang mountain range is testimony to

the oldest geology found in Malaysia It consists of 550 million year-old metamorphosed

rock, around which a unique ecological habitat has developed over the centuries

Langkawi GeoparkA cable car ride takes visitors to Langkawi’s second

highest peak of mount MaChinchang where the view of surrounding islands is spectacular

On clear days, visitors can also see parts of Thailand towards the north and Indonesia towards the south-west

Langkawi GeoparkThe cable car ride up the hill takes about 15 minutes

and is highly exhilarating There are great views of the hillside flora, several

waterfalls and an occasional glimpse of the wildlife and spectacular birds

Suspended Pedestrian BridgeCompleted in 2004, this suspended pedestrian

bridge is located in Langkawi Island, atop the MaChinchang mountain and forms part of the Gunung MaChinchang Geo-eco Tourism Park master plan

Suspended Pedestrian BridgeSuspended from a record-breaking 82m high single

pylon, the curved bridge intersects a dramatic geological chasm up to 100m above ground, swinging out over the landscape to give visitors a unique spatial experience, and to bring them into otherwise unattainable locations, above virgin jungle with spectacular views

Suspended Pedestrian BridgeNotably, in contrast to a straight bridge, where the

end is always monotonously in sight, a curved bridge offers spectacularly changing perspectives that reinvent themselves, as one proceeds along it

Suspended Pedestrian BridgeMeasuring 125m in length, this structure ranks

among the world’s longest curved pedestrian bridges and constructing it was no easy feat as the solution had to amalgamate the following critical elements: structural balancing from a single point (top of the pylon), optimal weight management and load distribution, pre-fabrication of bridge and onsite installation

Suspended Pedestrian BridgeThe entire bridge, in all its elements had to be lifted

to the mountain by helicopter and was subsequently assembled to its position

Activity CornerDeer farm

At the deer farm you don’t just look at the deer, you walk among them, you touch them, and you let them at right from your hands

ArcheryTest your skills on the archery

Activity CornerSpecial function available

Lunch, hi-tea and buffet dinner Sunset, cocktail and wedding arrangement Birthday party and more

Photo souvenirYou can keep and reminisce your memorable visit on

photo souvenir that can be purchased here

Activity CornerCafé

In the café you can choose your meal from several different menus

Cartoon caricatureTake home caricatures of yourself done on the spot by

professional artist to remember your memorable visit here

Activity CornerRabbit farm

Get close still with nature You can feed the rabbits which is adjacent to the base

station Entrance is free

Jungle trekkingJungle trekking activity can be arranged upon request

Activity CornerFoot massage

Reflexology is a relaxing massage of the feet, which enhances equilibrium in body circulation and the nerve system

All body parts are connected by subtle, which flows down from the head to the feet, and requires smooth channel to stimulate the release and discharge of toxin

Hanging Bridge – the factsOverall distance=25mPylon height=82mPylon fountain above sea level=605mTop of pylon above sea level=687mLoading or maximum capacity 2000 pax @ 4 person

per m sqSquare area=500m sqConstruction period (August 2003 - August 2004) 12

monthsOpen to public 27 Feb 2005

Cable Car System of Gunung MaChinchang

Horizontal distance=2,079mVertical rise=680mInclined distance=2,158mHaul rope diameter=50mmBull wheel diameter=610mPassengers per gondola=6 personsDesign speed=5m/secondOperating speed=3m/secondTurn around trip time=28 minutesHourly capacity=700pax/hour

Cable Car System of Gunung MaChinchangNumbers of stations=3Numbers of ‘on-line tower’=2Height of tower 1 (nearest to base station)=38mHeight of tower 2=70mLongest free span (between Tower 2 and Middle

Station)=950mSteepest gradient=42 degreesConstruction period (April 2001 - August 2002)=16 monthsTesting and commissioning period (August – October 2002)=3

monthsOpen to public (free ride) – October 2002 (1 months)Revenue collection commencing – (November 2002) to –date

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