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Moored, worn-out boats on the Bay of Bengal, fishnets on the waterfront, fishermen's wives by the harbor paint a recurrent picture of the largest city port in southeastern Bangladesh known as Chittagong. Back from the untroubled days of the Arakan, Arab merchants went to this hilly region to trade tea, hides, jute and grains. Today, much of Chitaggong still bears its title as the center of trade and commerce in Bangladesh.
Visitors coming to Chittagong can take pleasure in the many landmarks around the town. Like any other destination in Bangladesh, Chittagong's landscape is dotted with the mosques of Baitul Falah and Chandanpura and shrines of the Baizid Bostami Shrine, teeming with pilgrims during the holy feast of the Ramadan.
Walking or taking the cycle-rickshaws can take visitors to the Ethnological Museum which exhibits life size dolls and art installations of the village life by the different tribes in Chittagong. After the art appreciation, they can head either to the Foy's Lake to breathe fresh air or to the World War II Cemetery, located atop a knoll overlooking the city, to get in touch with their solitude.
After meandering around the town center, visitors can hail a cab to get to the nearby beaches such as the Patenga and Fouzdarhat. Both are ideal spots for a lazy afternoon picnic and a romantic corner for couples who want to get away from the usual dating game. Theme parks such as the Circuit House, the Mini Bangladesh and the Karnafully Sishu can be a point of interest for children.