Located on the northeastern corner of Langkawi, Pantai Tanjung Rhu derives its name from the tall casuarina trees that line its shore. The word ‘Pantai’ in Malay means beach, ‘Tanjung’ is a cape and ‘Rhu’ stands for Casuarina tree.
Scenic Beauty and Leisure at Tanjung Rhu
This secluded beach has blue waters of the Andaman Sea, ivory white sand, and a mild, cool breeze. Tanjung Rhu has shallow waters for easy swimming, snorkelling or kayaking to explore the marine life of Langkawi. It is also a popular spot to watch the sunset, as dusk here is a display of vibrant shades of pink, orange, yellow and grey.
Sunset Views and Island Walks
As the sun dips, Tanjung Rhu transforms into a canvas of pink, orange, yellow, and grey hues—perfect for sunset aficionados. The low tide phenomenon here even allows adventurous souls to walk across to Pulau Chabang, a nearby island.
Exploration Beyond the Beach
You can go on a boat tour from the beach jetty to Kilim Geopark and Mangrove forests. Motor boats are also available for hire to visit the nearby islands with ancient limestone formations. Gua Cherita, the caves of legend, can also be accessed here.
Amenities and Accessibility
Although Tanjung Rhu is a public beach, there are no toilets or changing rooms available, and only 450 meters of the beach is open to the public. The rest of the beach is shared by two luxury resorts the Tanjung Rhu resort and the Four Seasons. For a snack or a drink, it is best to bring your own or head to one of the restaurants inside the resorts.
