More More Tea Inn - (Made Famous by the Movie: 夏日麽麽茶) @ Laguna Redang [Malaysia]

Twelve years ago, Pulau Redang was a relatively unknown island that was suddenly thrown into the touristy limelight by a popular Chinese movie in year 2000 - Summer Holiday (夏日麽麽茶); starring Richie Ren and Sammi Cheng. 

Many scenes in the movie were actually shot in a colourful house on the island and the marvelous sea view was the conversation topic among viewers (like myself) who caught the movie.

The actual building was demolished due to structural problem but given its significance for important tourist dollars, Laguna Redang resort (the eventual landowner) decided to rebuild the building.

That was one version taken from quite a few blogs. However, Laguna Redang mentioned on their website that the building was actually restored and we all know the difference between restoration and rebuilding. 

Nevertheless, rebuilding or restoring the building was a good move; there was frankly no lack of visitors jostling to take pictures when we were there.

For those who have yet to catch the movie, the resort screened it 24 hours using a dedicated channel in all their in-room television sets!

There was another reason that attracted the crowd - the placement of a two-level gift shop (despite the name of More More Tea Inn, it was definitely not an inn) that sells pricey items ranging from snacks, suntan lotion, to hats, t-shirts and souvenirs!

p.s. please remember to remove your shoes before you step in!

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Location

Beside the main lobby of Laguna Redang Island Resort.