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Chittagong walking tour & city guide

Bangladesh's port city among the hills.

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Chittagong (Chattogram), Bangladesh's second city and main port, lies between green hills and the Bay of Bengal. It is the gateway to the Chittagong Hill Tracts and Cox's Bazar.

The city

Patenga Beach is a popular seaside spot near the mouth of the Karnaphuli River. The War Cemetery and the Ethnological Museum are worth a visit. Foy's Lake is set among hills.

The Hill Tracts

The Chittagong Hill Tracts, with Rangamati and Bandarban, have lakes, hills and indigenous communities.

Top sights in Chittagong

  1. 1

    Patenga Beach

    A seaside spot near the port.

  2. 2

    Foy's Lake

    A lake among the hills.

  3. 3

    Ethnological Museum

    Bangladesh's ethnic cultures.

  4. 4

    War Cemetery

    A WWII memorial.

  5. 5

    Karnaphuli River

    The river and the port.

Food markets & where to eat in Chittagong

  1. GEC Circle

    Restaurants and cafés.

  2. Patenga

    Seafood stalls by the beach.

  3. Old city

    Traditional Mezban restaurants.

Food to try in Chittagong

  1. Mezbani beef

    A spicy beef curry served at feasts.

  2. Shutki

    Dried fish dishes.

  3. Kala bhuna

    Dark, slow-cooked beef.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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