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Relau is a small traditional Malay rural township tucked away in
the Bandar Baharu district which lies in the Southern part of Kedah
Darul Aman. Bordering Northern Perak and Southern of Seberang Perai,
it takes visitors only 45 minutes to reach the destination from
Penang and 15 minutes from Parit Buntar in Perak. Its uniqueness
is in the location itself. Surrounded by lush green hills with unspoilt
natural beauty hence giving the town the extra edge over other rural
locations of Kedah.
The
warmth and friendliness of the town population, majority of which
comprising the Malays who make a living through their traditional
agriculture and farming concept, has made Relau a country retreat
or what the urban population call 'balik kampung' ( homecoming )
holiday attraction. The invigorating environment with gently rolling
hills and picturesque surroundings make Relau an almost perfect
holiday destination for those escaping the hustle bustle of city
living.
The
orchards is also another added feature whereby visitors could easily
whet their appetites on a wide range of fruits like durian, mangosteen,
langsat, cempedak and dokong. Some are seasonal but there are also
year long fruits for take taking. The seasonal Durian Relau which
is a hing grade specie of the ' King of Fruits' has proven itself
a hit with both local and foreign tourists. Your visit is something
the Relau population had been waiting. Their warm hospitality couple
with natural rural setting will linger in the minds of tourists
for a long time.
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