Geology and geotourism potential of Lata Hokkaido, Lata Janggut, Lata Bobby and Marina Waterfall, Jeli, Kelantan

Kampung Lata Janggut possesses numerous geological features with geoheritage values within its surrounding area. The study area is situated 5° 39' 49.68" N, 101° 45' 51.48" E, in Jeli District, Kelantan with 5km × 5km amidst the rubber plantation and heavy forest. Geomorphologically, the study area is surrounded by hilly and plain landscapes. The research focusing on the general geology and geotourism potential of Lata Hokkaido, Lata Janggut, Marina Waterfall and Lata Bobby. The aim of this study is to produce a detail geological map and to identify the geoheritage elements for geotourism potential development. This study area is a part of the Stong Complex, subunit of Noring Granite. The lithology of the study area is composed of different kind granitic rock (intrusive rocks). Stong Complex Formation consists of granite, pink megacryst biotite granite, alkali feldspar granite and biotite granite with medium to coarse grained in grey to pink colour. These granitic rocks are a part of Terang facies due to the presence of biotite mafic in mineral composition. Whereas Mangga Formation consists of metamorphic rocks, gneiss and schist. Assessment for potential geotourism sites; qualitative and quantitative approach has been assessed at Lata Hokkaido, Lata Janggut, Lata Bobby and Marina Waterfall based on geodiversity/geoheritage value including scientific (educational), aesthetic, recreational, economic and functional, with the local to state level of significance. As for questionnaire survey, majority respondents agreed these sites is suitable for tourism and recreational activities next indicated these sites has diverse geoheritage assets and geoheritage resources that suitable for geotourism destination. Recommendation is suggested that research and scientific projects should always be done in the study area in order to assist in development of geotourism and raise awareness of geoheritage values among local community, students and official authorities participation next inspiring these geosites to be a part of Stong Geopark.