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Near the Blue Lagoon is
Tanjong Tuan, formerly known as Cape Rachado, noted for
a 137-year-old lighthouse called Rachado Lighthouse built on a headland
overlooking the Straits of Malacca. On a clear day, one
can see Port Dickson town and the outline of Sumatra
across the Straits of Malacca from this vantage point.
Tourists can even climb up the narrow spiral stairway to
the mirror room to seek the breathtaking view but
permission has to be obtained first from the Melaka
Tourist Office or from the keeper of the lighthouse.
The headland at Tanjong Tuan is a sanctuary for
migratory birds and of great interest to bird watchers.
The headland forest is an important landmark for
migratory birds like sparrows, hawks, honey buzzards,
eagles and swifts. In September until October and again
from March to April, a large concentration of hawks and
eagles can be seen and bird lovers will be delighted
with the view.
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