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Chittagong - Tourism

2009-12-27T17:06:30Z

The city of Chittagong is a major tourist attraction in Bangladesh. Its green hills and forests, its broad sandy beaches and its fine cool climate always attract the holiday-markers. Described by the Chinese traveler poet, Huen Tsang (7th century A.D) as “a sleeping beauty emerging from mists and water” and given the title of “Porto Grande” by the 16th century Portuguese seafarers.

Patenga is a popular tourist spot. The beach is very close to Bangladesh Naval Academy of Bangladesh Navy, and Shah Amanat International Airport. The beach width is narrow and swimming in the seas is not recommended. Part of the seashore is built-up with concrete walls. Also large blocks of stones have been laid out to prevent erosion. During 1990s a host of restaurants and kiosks have sprouted out around the beach area. After the sun-down, drug-peddlers start to approach visitors. Also, alcohol peddling is very common. Lighting of the beach area has enhanced the security aspect of visiting in the evening. The buildings, mosques, and shrines bear witness to its history from the ancient times to the present. Most of the old and new buildings of the city are built on top of low hills and hillocks and also along the valleys and plains. Foy’s Lake is a man-made lake in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It was dug in 1924 and was named after the English engineer Mr. Foy. An amusement park, managed by the Concord group, is located here. The lake is next to Batali Hill, the highest hill in Chittagong Metropolitan area. The Chittagong Zoo is next door. Chittagong is known as the land of saints, darwishes and fakirs. Several mosques and shrines bear testimony to their presence in the city. [8] There is a Museum called “Mini Bangladesh” at Chandgaon which reflects the most notable structures and instances of Bangladesh. The museum includes a revolving restaurant.
Zia Memorial Museum

The War Cemetery on Badshah Mia Road is another place of historic interest. It contains the graves of 755 soldiers of the Allied Forces who laid down their lives on the Indo-Burmese front during World War II. Most of the soldiers buried there were from Australia, Britain, Canada, East and West Africa, British India and New Zealand. The total area of the cemetery is eight acres and it is protected and maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. [12] There are a number of museums in Chittagong. The most prominent is the Zia Memorial Museum which is housed in the old circuit house building. President Ziaur Rahman was assassinated there on 30 May 1981. This commemorative museum houses the Late President Ziaur Rahman’s mementos and personal belongings. It was established in 1993 with 12 galleries. [13] Another prominent museum is the Ethnological Museum. It was established in the first half of nineteen sixties. The museum contains four galleries and a small hall. Some sections contain mock ups of ‘village life’ for the different tribal areas with life size dolls. These are reminiscent of the museum in the film ‘Planet of the Apes’. [14] The Anderkilla Zame Mosque and Jamia Tul Falah Mosque, two largest mosques of Chittagong are conspicuous as the they represent beautiful mosque architecture with numerous arches.

Source: wikipedia

Things to Do in Dhaka City

2009-09-05T14:33:09Z

National Parliament House

Attraction type: Architectural building; Government building
Aarong

attractions in Dhaka City

Four floors of stores featuring high-quality goods. First floor: women’s fashions. Second floor: saris in silk, cotton and unique Bangladeshi jamdani weave. Third floor: men’s fashions. Fourth floor: handicrafts such as brass items, macrame, handwoven baskets, and even dolls.
Attraction type: Department store; Specialty shop

Shahid Minar

attractions in Dhaka City

Shahed minar was erected in memory of the 21st february 1952 the great language movement in then east pakistan. In a way shaheed minar is like a power house for all movemens in realizing an…
Attraction type: Educational site;
Monument

Lalbag Fort

attractions in Dhaka City

Lalbag (sometimes spelled Lalbagh) Fort is closed on Saturdays. On other days, it is open till 5pm, so make sure you enter before then.
Attraction type: Historic site;
Battlefield

Mainimati Ruins

attractions in Dhaka City

Attraction type: Ancient ruins

Source: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g293936-Activities-Dhaka_City_Dhaka.html

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2009-09-05T14:27:45Z

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