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The Cape Rachado Lighthouse (Malay: Rumah Api Tanjung Tuan) is a lighthouse located in Cape Rachado, also known as Tanjung Tuan in Malay, in Alor Gajah District, Malacca, Malaysia. The lighthouse is believed to be the oldest in the country, its history allegedly dating back to Portuguese rule of Malacca during the 16th century.
The early history of the lighthouse remains largely unverified, with unofficial accounts by locals tracing the lighthouse's history back to a period following the conquest of Malacca by Portugal in 1511. The Portuguese government in Malacca vested interest in the construction of a lighthouse to guide its ships through the narrow Straits of Malacca, completing the first iteration of the structure on Cape Rachado (a name given by the Portuguese, meaning "Broken Cape") in the 16th century. Possession of the lighthouse was handed over to the Dutch VOC, alongside Malacca in entirety in 1641, and a second version of the building was claimed to have been built in 1817, during temporary rule by the British under William Farquhar, seven years before Malacca's total changeover to the British in 1824.
Amazing place for a sunset shot. A small hike is required before reaching the lighthouse. Beware of the monkeys😜
Kogheen sarvesh varmanMar 7, 2018
Just pay RM1 to enter the park, then spend less than 15 mins to reach the stairs to walk up to Cape Rashado Light House. The walk was moderate, suitable for kids and even elderly. The views are spectacular. Suggest to head there before sunset for a great view.
Samuel TanFeb 5, 2018
Cape rachado have two peaks. One is the lighthouse & another is the famous Bukit Batu Putih. The view of the latter is breathtaking.
Haady OthmanFeb 4, 2018
Easy hiking. Stunning light house and amazing view.
Nur Atiqah Mohd NorJan 19, 2018
Check out the lighthouse here...nice walk even if you can't access the building...then follow the trail down from just behind the lighthouse, well marked and easy enough, leads to a secluded beach, unfortunately too many rocks for a swim but still worth it for the hike and the view
yves frombelgiumDec 4, 2017
Postcards beautiful beach bordered by mangroves and palms. Must visit spot if you are near Port Dickson.
Rizwan HussainApr 11, 2018
Nice place to spend a quite day. Get down from d hill and explore the beach. The water and beach is clean bt can be nessy sometimes after hightide throwing out algea on the shore
YOGESH DHURIMar 29, 2018
Entrance only RM1, toilet near entrance. Nice view, lovely nature, if you lucky, you can discover hawk etc...(the board write) At the top have nice ocean view.
Lucy WongMay 1, 2018
It's a good thing to provide a better tracking walkways so all walks of life can hike the lights house
TheTransporterMay 2, 2018
A good place to go hiking with your kids. You can choose either the tarmac road or a jungle track to reach the peak.
ahmad yusri ahmad yusufApr 25, 2018
Nice escape place, pavement in good condition for whole family. It's the journey that makes this place special. Bring along Insect repellent and water. Light house not open to public but around it has super nice view. Beware of the sloppy cliff around light house.
HK LimJun 16, 2018
Really nice place to go to, the road was slightly dangerous but go slow and caution. The hiking is not long but carry a bottle of water and towel, well mosquito is a big thing well you are going through jungle. Has resting spots and awesome view at the top.
Farhad SalmasiJun 7, 2018
Great place for enjoy nature while tracking around tanjung tuan.
GAZALI ABDUL KARIMJun 17, 2018
Nice short and simple trekking but can't really go into the light house. Have to walk around it which is quite dangerous for young kids.
Joseph LimJun 22, 2018
It's cool but. A lot of facilities nearby weren't maintained properly. Also wear something sporty to climb the slope with
Farid FaridJul 4, 2018
One of the most enjoyable hikes I've ever been on, but that was because of the company and the foolish/risky decisions that we took. The hikes are short but enjoyable. And they constitute a good cardio workout if you don't walk too slowly. Do go down to the small beaches, a couple of which were clean if somewhat rocky.
Alok TiwariJul 10, 2018
It's more like a forest trail. It's such a long way up to reach the lighthouse and will take a lot of effort. Not worth to visit unless you came for trekking because the lighthouse it's close, so there's nothing here much to see.
Echa MarditichaJul 29, 2018
Situated in port dickson . From cape rachada resort you have got the entrance to cape rachada lighthouse. There is fee of rm 1 or 2 you have to pay . There is 15 to 20min walk through the forest to this lighthouse. Which is a secluded place with no shop's or houses to see anywhere. There is a waiting shed at two places to take rest.
drmegharejoy pothanAug 8, 2018
Amazing place for a sunset shot. A small hike is required before reaching the lighthouse. Beware of the monkeys😜
Kogheen sarvesh varmanMar 7, 2018
Just pay RM1 to enter the park, then spend less than 15 mins to reach the stairs to walk up to Cape Rashado Light House. The walk was moderate, suitable for kids and even elderly. The views are spectacular. Suggest to head there before sunset for a great view.
Samuel TanFeb 5, 2018
Cape rachado have two peaks. One is the lighthouse & another is the famous Bukit Batu Putih. The view of the latter is breathtaking.
Haady OthmanFeb 4, 2018
Easy hiking. Stunning light house and amazing view.
Nur Atiqah Mohd NorJan 19, 2018
Check out the lighthouse here...nice walk even if you can't access the building...then follow the trail down from just behind the lighthouse, well marked and easy enough, leads to a secluded beach, unfortunately too many rocks for a swim but still worth it for the hike and the view
yves frombelgiumDec 4, 2017
Postcards beautiful beach bordered by mangroves and palms. Must visit spot if you are near Port Dickson.
Rizwan HussainApr 11, 2018
Nice place to spend a quite day. Get down from d hill and explore the beach. The water and beach is clean bt can be nessy sometimes after hightide throwing out algea on the shore
YOGESH DHURIMar 29, 2018
Entrance only RM1, toilet near entrance. Nice view, lovely nature, if you lucky, you can discover hawk etc...(the board write) At the top have nice ocean view.
Lucy WongMay 1, 2018
It's a good thing to provide a better tracking walkways so all walks of life can hike the lights house
TheTransporterMay 2, 2018
A good place to go hiking with your kids. You can choose either the tarmac road or a jungle track to reach the peak.
ahmad yusri ahmad yusufApr 25, 2018
Nice escape place, pavement in good condition for whole family. It's the journey that makes this place special. Bring along Insect repellent and water. Light house not open to public but around it has super nice view. Beware of the sloppy cliff around light house.
HK LimJun 16, 2018
Really nice place to go to, the road was slightly dangerous but go slow and caution. The hiking is not long but carry a bottle of water and towel, well mosquito is a big thing well you are going through jungle. Has resting spots and awesome view at the top.
Farhad SalmasiJun 7, 2018
Great place for enjoy nature while tracking around tanjung tuan.
GAZALI ABDUL KARIMJun 17, 2018
Nice short and simple trekking but can't really go into the light house. Have to walk around it which is quite dangerous for young kids.
Joseph LimJun 22, 2018
It's cool but. A lot of facilities nearby weren't maintained properly. Also wear something sporty to climb the slope with
Farid FaridJul 4, 2018
One of the most enjoyable hikes I've ever been on, but that was because of the company and the foolish/risky decisions that we took. The hikes are short but enjoyable. And they constitute a good cardio workout if you don't walk too slowly. Do go down to the small beaches, a couple of which were clean if somewhat rocky.
Alok TiwariJul 10, 2018
It's more like a forest trail. It's such a long way up to reach the lighthouse and will take a lot of effort. Not worth to visit unless you came for trekking because the lighthouse it's close, so there's nothing here much to see.
Echa MarditichaJul 29, 2018
Situated in port dickson . From cape rachada resort you have got the entrance to cape rachada lighthouse. There is fee of rm 1 or 2 you have to pay . There is 15 to 20min walk through the forest to this lighthouse. Which is a secluded place with no shop's or houses to see anywhere. There is a waiting shed at two places to take rest.
drmegharejoy pothanAug 8, 2018
Amazing place for a sunset shot. A small hike is required before reaching the lighthouse. Beware of the monkeys😜
Kogheen sarvesh varmanMar 7, 2018
Just pay RM1 to enter the park, then spend less than 15 mins to reach the stairs to walk up to Cape Rashado Light House. The walk was moderate, suitable for kids and even elderly. The views are spectacular. Suggest to head there before sunset for a great view.
Samuel TanFeb 5, 2018
Cape rachado have two peaks. One is the lighthouse & another is the famous Bukit Batu Putih. The view of the latter is breathtaking.
Haady OthmanFeb 4, 2018
Easy hiking. Stunning light house and amazing view.
Nur Atiqah Mohd NorJan 19, 2018
Check out the lighthouse here...nice walk even if you can't access the building...then follow the trail down from just behind the lighthouse, well marked and easy enough, leads to a secluded beach, unfortunately too many rocks for a swim but still worth it for the hike and the view
yves frombelgiumDec 4, 2017
Postcards beautiful beach bordered by mangroves and palms. Must visit spot if you are near Port Dickson.
Rizwan HussainApr 11, 2018
Nice place to spend a quite day. Get down from d hill and explore the beach. The water and beach is clean bt can be nessy sometimes after hightide throwing out algea on the shore
YOGESH DHURIMar 29, 2018
Entrance only RM1, toilet near entrance. Nice view, lovely nature, if you lucky, you can discover hawk etc...(the board write) At the top have nice ocean view.
Lucy WongMay 1, 2018
It's a good thing to provide a better tracking walkways so all walks of life can hike the lights house
TheTransporterMay 2, 2018
A good place to go hiking with your kids. You can choose either the tarmac road or a jungle track to reach the peak.
ahmad yusri ahmad yusufApr 25, 2018
Nice escape place, pavement in good condition for whole family. It's the journey that makes this place special. Bring along Insect repellent and water. Light house not open to public but around it has super nice view. Beware of the sloppy cliff around light house.
HK LimJun 16, 2018
Really nice place to go to, the road was slightly dangerous but go slow and caution. The hiking is not long but carry a bottle of water and towel, well mosquito is a big thing well you are going through jungle. Has resting spots and awesome view at the top.
Farhad SalmasiJun 7, 2018
Great place for enjoy nature while tracking around tanjung tuan.
GAZALI ABDUL KARIMJun 17, 2018
Nice short and simple trekking but can't really go into the light house. Have to walk around it which is quite dangerous for young kids.
Joseph LimJun 22, 2018
It's cool but. A lot of facilities nearby weren't maintained properly. Also wear something sporty to climb the slope with
Farid FaridJul 4, 2018
One of the most enjoyable hikes I've ever been on, but that was because of the company and the foolish/risky decisions that we took. The hikes are short but enjoyable. And they constitute a good cardio workout if you don't walk too slowly. Do go down to the small beaches, a couple of which were clean if somewhat rocky.
Alok TiwariJul 10, 2018
It's more like a forest trail. It's such a long way up to reach the lighthouse and will take a lot of effort. Not worth to visit unless you came for trekking because the lighthouse it's close, so there's nothing here much to see.
Echa MarditichaJul 29, 2018
Situated in port dickson . From cape rachada resort you have got the entrance to cape rachada lighthouse. There is fee of rm 1 or 2 you have to pay . There is 15 to 20min walk through the forest to this lighthouse. Which is a secluded place with no shop's or houses to see anywhere. There is a waiting shed at two places to take rest.
drmegharejoy pothanAug 8, 2018
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