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On the north eastern corner of Langkawi, a luxury beach side hideaway blessed with soft, sandy beaches and surrounded by the breathtaking ambiance of the island’s flora and fauna. On a bright, clear day, a panoramic view of the nearby islands can be enjoyed with even glimpses of neighboring Thailand. Here, lies the Tanjung Rhu, a deluxe resort, fringing the long, magnificent bay that leads to the clear, cool waters of the Andaman Sea. A private paradise that offers total opulence and tranquility amidst the rugged natural setting unique to Tanjung Rhu Resort. Here, warm sands and cool breezes sublimate your senses transporting you to a timeless place where man and nature coexist in harmony.

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Batu Caves is one of Malaysia’s most famous tourist destinations. Every year hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees congregate here for the colourful Thaipusam festival.
The first cave temple was established in 1891, and wooden steps up to the Temple Cave were built in 1920. Of the various cave temples that comprise the site, the largest and best known is the Temple or Cathedral Cave, so named because it houses several Hindu shrines beneath its 100 m vaulted ceiling. To reach it one has to climb 272 steps, a feat performed by many Hindus on the way to the caves to offer prayers to their revered deities.
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