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    Tanjung Rhu

    Malaysia

    Tanjung Rhu

    Beach

    Tanjung Rhu at Langkawi's northeast tip is a long, casuarina-fringed sandy beach with views of steep, forested islands. Unlike Pantai Cenang, there are only a few accommodations here, including two large resorts, and hardly any crowds.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Tanjung Rhu at Langkawi's northeast tip is a long, casuarina-fringed sandy beach with views of steep, forested islands. Unlike Pantai Cenang, there are only a few accommodations here, including two large resorts, and hardly any crowds.

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    The Beach of Tanjung Rhu

    1The Beach of Tanjung Rhu

    The long, Casuarina-fringed beach on Langkawi's northeast tip. Off the coast, steep, forested islands rise from the sea. The public section with parking is at the end of the road; the sections in front of the two large resorts belong to their grounds.
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    Sandbank of Tanjung Rhu

    2Sandbank of Tanjung Rhu

    Only during exceptionally low tides does a sandbar, nearly a kilometre long, emerge off the beach, leading to the islands of Pulau Chabang and Pulau Kelam Baya. For this, the Tanjung Rhu Resort, with support from the Langkawi Development Authority, hosts the annual Langkawi Sandbar Walk, most recently in early March at dawn. Anyone wishing to go independently should check the tide table beforehand.
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    Pantai Pasir Hitam

    3Pantai Pasir Hitam

    Small beach on the north coast, known for dark streaks in the sand originating from mineral-rich rock. A short photo stop on the drive between Tanjung Rhu and Datai.
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    Mangrove tours from Tanjung Rhu
    Attraction

    4Mangrove tours from Tanjung Rhu

    From the fishing pier in Tanjung Rhu, boat tours depart into the mangroves and limestone bays of the northeast, a quieter alternative to the Kilim pier. Kayak tours are also offered.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Rakit Rakit

    A simple restaurant right on Tanjung Rhu's public beach, offering Malaysian dishes, seafood, and fresh coconuts. Perfect for a beachside lunch break.
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    Warung Kesuma

    Malay Warung on the access road with build-your-own Nasi Campur. Specialty is Ayam Tempayan, chicken cooked in a clay pot.
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    Seafood Anis

    Fish restaurant near the beach end with grilled fish, squid, and prawns Kedah-style. Dine under an open roof with water views.
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    Sands at Tanjung Rhu Resort

    Bar in Mukim.
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    Cafe @ Reading Room, Tanjung Rhu Resort

    Restaurant in FR4F+67.
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    Access

    From Kuah, it's around 30 minutes, from Pantai Cenang about 45 minutes by car or Grab.There are no public transport options; for the return journey, you should plan a Grab taxi in advance.

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    Nearby

    Kilim Karst Geoforest Park

    Kilim Karst Geoforest Park

    The approx. 4350-hectare park in Langkawi's northeast is the largest of the three Geoforest Parks in the UNESCO Global Geopark Langkawi. It protects a labyrinth of mangrove channels, limestone cliffs, rock pinnacles, caves, and small islands, best by boat. En route, spot birds of prey and floating fish farms.
    Langkawi

    Langkawi

    Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands off the northwest coast of Malaysia, just before the border with Thailand. You go there for gently sloping sandy beaches, rainforest-covered mountains, and boat tours through mangroves between limestone cliffs. The main island offers beaches like Pantai Cenang and Tanjung Rhu, waterfalls, and the cable car up Gunung Mat Cincang. Since 2007, the archipelago has been a UNESCO Global Geopark. Since 1987, Langkawi has been a duty-free island; alcohol here is also significantly cheaper than on the mainland. Since 2021, however, duties have again been levied on tobacco products.
    Kuah

    Kuah

    Kuah is Langkawi's main town, with a ferry port, government offices, duty-free shops, and markets. Its landmark is the giant eagle statue at Dataran Lang, right by the harbor. Most travelers stay on the beaches and come here for shopping or when arriving by ferry.
    Oriental Village and SkyCab

    Oriental Village and SkyCab

    This small leisure village on Teluk Burau Bay, at the foot of Gunung Mat Cincang in western Langkawi, is the base station for the SkyCab cable car, leading up to the SkyBridge. Around a pond are souvenir shops, snack bars, and smaller attractions such as a 3D Art Museum. Most visitors come for the cable car and the views from the summit at around 700 meters.
    Pantai Cenang

    Pantai Cenang

    Pantai Cenang, on the southwest coast, is Langkawi's liveliest beach area. Along the long sandy beach and the parallel main road are hotels, restaurants, beach bars, and duty-free shops. The airport is just a few minutes away.

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