Geoheritage as the Basis for Geotourism Development: A Case Study in Jeli District, Kelantan, Malaysia

Journal Title: GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites - Year 2015, Vol 15, Issue 1

Abstract

Jeli is a district in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia, which blessed with many beautiful geological landforms/landscapes, unique geological phenomena and precious earth materials. They are potential geological heritage of the area. Identification, mapping, and description have been conducted to establish the new inventory of geoheritage sites within the district. Some potential geoheritage sites of Jeli district have been inventoried such as Gunung Reng (mogote hill), Jeli Hot Spring, Pergau Lake (dam), gold deposits in Kampung Kalai, Lata Janggut (cascade), Sungai Rual (river), Lata Renyok (waterfall), Lata Chenai (cascade) and Setir Cave complex. All these spots should be conserved and developed to maintain and protect natural and geological attractions while supporting the geotourism development in the state of Kelantan.

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ADRIANSYAH Dony, BUSU Ibrahim, EVA Hafzan, MUQTADA Mohammad

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ADRIANSYAH Dony, BUSU Ibrahim, EVA Hafzan, MUQTADA Mohammad (2015). Geoheritage as the Basis for Geotourism Development: A Case Study in Jeli District, Kelantan, Malaysia. GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 15(1), 25-43. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-249389