Tanjung Tuan (Cape Rachado), Malacca. 16 Sept 2012
Tanjung Tuan, also known as Cape Rachado, is well known as a popular stopover point for migrating raptors. The migratory season will be in March and October.
The Tanjung Tuan entrance is just next to PNB Ilham Beach Resort. Entrance to Cape Rachado is RM1.00 per visitor.
The lighthouse at the peak, about 1km uphill walk from the Tanjung Tuan entrance. The lighthouse is facing the Strait of Malacca and believed to have been originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
From the peak, visitors have an amazing view of the sea.
sea view from the lighthouse
trail to the beaches
unique tree trunk
Beautiful beaches are hidden away at the Tanjung Tuan coastal forest at the tip of Cape Rachado.
scenery of the beach 
scenery of another beach
Do you know the name of this creature? It looks like the stone
monkey taking bread
unique tree leaves (green)
unique tree leaves (dried)
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