Cox’s Bazar is a town on the southeast coast of Bangladesh. It’s known for its very long, sandy beachfront, stretching from Sea Beach in the north to Kolatoli Beach in the south. Aggameda Khyang monastery is home to bronze statues and centuries-old Buddhist manuscripts. South of town, the tropical rainforest of Himchari National Park has waterfalls and many birds. North, sea turtles breed on nearby Sonadia Island.
Area: 23.4 km²
Elevation: 3 m
Weather: 31°C, Wind S at 10 km/h, 78% Humidity
Airport: Cox's Bazar Airport
Cox's Bazar, mostly known for its beach and sunsets,[citation needed] has several other attractions, including:
Aggmeda Khyang, a large Buddhist monastery, and a place revered by around 400,000 Buddhist people of Cox's Bazar Hill Tracts.
Himchari, located about 8 km (5 mi) south of Cox's Bazar, is a picnic spot with waterfalls and hill top from where views of the sea can be seen. Birds and animals roam near the road.
Inani Beach has interesting rocks and coral boulders. It is 32 km (20 mi) from the main beach.
Coxsbazar Circuit House, located 2 km (1.2 mi) from Laboni Point, has a viewpoint from which the ocean can be seen. There are also views of Cox's Bazar city.
St. Martin's Island, the only coral island in Bangladesh, is situated at 9 km (5.6 mi) south of Teknaf. It is a tourist spot.
Dulhazra Safari Park, a safari park in Bangladesh which is situated at Chakaria Upazila. It has a range of exotic animals such as birds, snakes, and water beasts.[citation needed]
Ukhiya Central Ananda Bhavan Vihar, a renowned Buddhist temple dated back from 1782Estd located at Patabari, Ukhia (3-minute distance from the Arakan highway) 33 kms away from the main town of Cox's Bazar.[6]