:: Shrine of Hazrat Bayezead Bostami |
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The shrine of this famous saint is situated in Chittagong . This great priest came to Chittagong in 10th Century to spread the religion of Islam. You can also visit the ancient rare variety of Turtles in the Dighi in the Shrine premises. This shrine attracts a large number of visitors and pilgrims. At its base is a large tank with several hundred tortoises. Tradition has it that these animals are the descendants of the evil spirits (genii) who were cast into this shape because they incurred the wrath of the great saint who visited the place about 1100 years age. |
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:: Shrine of Shah Amanat |
The Shrine of Shah Amanat is another place of religious attraction, located in the heart of the town; the shrine is visited by hundreds of people everyday who pay homage to the memory of the saint. |
| :: Patenga and Fouzdarhat Sea Beaches |
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Patenga beach is about 22 km. from Chittagong and is approachable by a motorable road. On the way to the beach, one passes the Patenga Airport . Another ideal picnic spot is the Fouzdarhat sea-beach about 16 km. from Chittagong . Patenga sea beach is one of the major attractions of Chittagong for the tourists. Besides the sea beach, you can enjoy boating and river cruise in the River Karnaphuli. You can see the busy seaport activities here. |
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:: Port Area |
| Located near the river mouth of the river Karnaphuli, the Chittagong port has a recorded history from 9th century. Today, this is the principal seaport of the country. |
Foy's Lake |
This beautiful lake surrounded with lovely hills is situated just east of the Pahartali Railway Station and West of the Khulshi residential area. This lake attracts thousands of visitors almost each day. There are small bushy hills around the green water of the lake. This beautiful artificial lake was created in 1942 by the Bengal Railways Engineer Mr. Foy for providing drinking water. So it was named after him. This lake is 8 km. away from the Zero point. There are some snack bar, restaurants in the lake area. One can enjoy beautiful sunset scene from the peak of the hills. |
 
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| War Cemetery |
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The war Cemetery is graveyards of the members of the Allied forces killed in the Indo-Burmese front during the World War II. In total, 755 soldiers from Australia , Britain , Canada , East and West Africa , India , New Zealand and other countries were buried in this cemetery. It was built on the fi4rst half of the decade of 50s, located in hillside sloping place in the southwest corner of Chittagong Medical College Hospital . The total area of this cemetery is 8 acres, which is protected and supervised by the Common Wealth Graves Commission. There is an open field and beautiful garden just outside the cemetery. The whole scenery and environment of the area is eye-catching, solemn and tranquil at the same time.
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| D.C. Hill |
its location is only one km. away from the Zero point. As the official resident of the Deputy Commissioner (D.C) is situated on the peak of this hill, so it is called as D.C Hill. Various types of flowering and fruit-bearing trees are plan fully planted encircling the slopes of the whole hill. Day long colorful programs are held in the front side slope of the hill at the first day of Bangali New Year (Pahela Baishakh) and therefore the hill is considered as a place of cultural and historical importance.
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| The Batali Hill |
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| The Batali Hill is the highest hill within the Chittagong Metropolitan area. It is situated in the Tiger Pass area of the city, only 1 km. from the Zero point. From the peak of the Batali Hill one can have a clear birds eye view of the city. a large number of people ascends at the top of the hill to fill their lungs with the fresh air, and to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the sunset in the Bay of Bangal . The tourists too have a glance of the mouth of the Karnafuli, a comprehensive portion of the Bay of Bangal . the Jetties of the Chittagong Sea port and a large portion of the city Chittagong . |
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| Zia Museum |
On the 30th may, 1981 the then president of Bangladesh General Ziaur Rahman was killed in the room on 4 of Chittagong Circuit House was built by the British ruler in ind9ia in residential building of Govt. high officials. Most of Zia's activities including his household goods are preserved in this museum. This house was also used by Pakistani army as a torturing center during the liberation war of Bangladesh . Pak army killed thousands of Banglees here through brutal torture, slaughter and shooting. This museum is situated near Chittagong Stadium at Kazir Dewri and 3km. northward of the Zero Point. |
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| Patenga Sea Beach |
It is a natural beauty spot. Here is the confluence of the river Karnaphuli and the Bay of Bengal . The beach has been protected from erosion by the bay with help of boulders. There is the sandy beach from which one can find the waters of the bay. Visitors can have a view of the bay sitting on the heaps of boulders, walk along the sandy beach or can enjoy the illusive touch of the little of the setting sun. The beach is stressed up to 22km. It is 20 km. away from the Zero Point. The natural beauty of Patenga sea beach attracts thousands of visitors almost daily. |
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Revolving Tower Restaurant |
The new revolving tower restaurant in Chandgaon, Chittagong a week before opening day.
Pretty neat, inner floor revolves once every 90 minutes and the base is lit by color flood lights at night. At the foot of the tower is what seems like a micro-mono-rail track and the entire park consists of miniature replicas of famous landmarks in Bangladesh . |
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| :: Ethnological Museum |
| This museum located in Agrabad is a treasure house of a variety of tribal culture and heritage of Bangladesh |
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:: Court Building Museum |
| Situated on the Fairy Hill, this building commands a panoramic bird's eye view of Chittagong . This had been the scene of intense activity during the independence War in 1971. A museum has been established here. |
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