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Chittagong Description: Chittagong, the second largest city in Bangladesh, is a port city, set against the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal and surrounded by green forests, coconut groves and sandy beaches. The Ethnological Museum houses objects from 12 different Bangladeshi tribes, and items from tribes in Australia, India and Pakistan. Places of interest in the Old City include the 17th-century Shahi Jama-e-Masjid Mosque and the colourful multi-domed Chandanpura Mosque. The Tomb of Sultan Bayazid Bostami is a sacred shrine situated on a hilltop 6km (4 miles) outside the town where visitors can see a large tank filled with hundreds of tortoises, said to be the descendants of evil spirits. Foy’s Lake, an artificial lake named after the Englishman responsible for its design, is located 8km (5 miles) from Chittagong, and is a popular picnic site. Chittagong is also a good base from which to explore the Rangamati Hill District, famous for its beautiful flora and lakes and the predominantly Buddhist tribal culture. Contact Addresses: Tourist Information Centre, Motel Shaikat, Station Road, Chittagong, Bangladesh Tel: (031) 619 845. Transportation: Air: Chittagong MA Hannan International Airport. Rail: Train: Chittagong Station. Opening Times: Chandanpura Mosque: Daily 0600-dusk. Ethnological Museum: Mon, Tues and Thurs-Sat 0900-1700. Foy's Lake: Daily 24 hours. Shahi Jama-e-Masjid Mosque: Daily 0600-dusk. Tomb of Sultan Bayazid Bostami: Daily 0600-dusk. Admission Fees: Chandanpura Mosque: Free. Ethnological Museum: Tk5 (adult), free (child under 6). Foy's Lake: Tk2 (adult), free (child under 6). Shahi Jama-e-Masjid Mosque: Free. Tomb of Sultan Bayazid Bostami: Free. 
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