Chittagong - The Land of Twelve Saints - Hotels

Chittagong is a fairly big, spread out town, and the largest international seaport in the country. Like Dhaka the streets are filled with masses of rickshaws, though the city puts in a little more effort to keep its streets and sidewalks clean. Foreigners will notice a distinct increase in nuisance from beggars in certain intersections, for example, New Market Circle and the central Railway Station. Majority of the beggars are from other parts of the country such as Greater Mymensingh Region and Greater Noakhali area. This is due to the fact that Chittagonian people are more prone to charity relative to other parts of the country. It is a city gifted with numerous attraction sites and destinations. Though Chittagong has one of the busiest seaports, the city maintains its natural quietness and tranquility. Here lie a big number of tombs, religious temples, colorful hills and the most amazing beaches in the world. Here, one can experience and enjoy the natural beauty and gifts of nature.

Sightseeing in Chittagong can take you some of the most beautiful, most popular and most frequently visited places in this major seaport and second largest city of Bangladesh. Your travel packages for Sightseeing in Chittagong can start off with a visit to the Patenga Beach. It is a brilliant sandy beach at the place where the mighty sea and the river Karnaphuli meets. For the best view, you can go to the Naval Academy Road. Next in line is the Foy's Lake. Cuddled amidst panoramic surroundings, this is an ideal spot for outings and picnics. This Lake was created in the natural environment in 1924 by the initiative of the then Assam-Bengal Railway. The amusement park located here is very popular with the tourists. You can also visit the Shrine of Baizid Bostami. This holy shrine has a large pond at its base with several hundred tortoises floating in the water. Legend has it that these turtles are actually evil spirits who were turned into tortoises by the great saint who visited the place about 1100 years ago.

You can visit the World War II Cemetery for Sightseeing in Chittagong. This well-preserved cemetery lies amidst a picturesque and quiet setting. The war cemetery is located in a hillside sloping place in the south-western corner of the Chittagong Medical College Hospital beside the Badshah Mia Road of the city. It is spread across a total area of eight acres which is protected and supervised by the Commonwealth Graves Commission. Over 700 soldiers from Commonwealth countries and Japan who sacrificed their lives in the great war, are buried here. You can also visit the Ethnological Museum of Chittagong. There are four galleries and a small hall in the museum. Some of the sections display mock ups of 'village life' for the different tribal areas with life-size dolls. Visit the Baitul Falah which is the largest masjid in Chittagong. Another site to visit is the Chandanpura Mosque. This multi-domed mosque is a fine example of architectural excellence and can be visited by Religious Tours packages. Visit the Court Building as part of Sightseeing in Chittagong. Situated on the Fairy Hill, this building gives an amazing aerial view of Chittagong city.

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