Cox's Bazar Beach
A long sandy beach on the Bay of Bengal, known for sunsets and seaside walks.
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Cox's BazarCox's Bazar travel guide, Chattogram Division
Cox's Bazar stretches along the Bay of Bengal south of Chattogram down to Teknaf, and is the country's best-known seaside destination, with an exceptionally long natural sandy beach. The Marine Drive road follows the coast past Inani Beach to Teknaf, while Himchari National Park offers hilltop views and waterfalls. Offshore lie Maheshkhali island and St Martin's, the only coral island of Bangladesh. Fishing and salt farming are major livelihoods. About 2.82 million people live in roughly 2,492 km² (2022 census), served by an airport and a railway from Chattogram.
Sources: Wikipedia: Cox's Bazar District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Chattogram Division
- Area
- 2,492 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 2,823,265
- Density
- 1,133 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Himchari National Park
Hills, small waterfalls and sea views just south of Cox's Bazar town.
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Inani Beach
A beach along the Marine Drive south of Cox's Bazar town.
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Saint Martin's Island
A small island in the Bay of Bengal, off the Teknaf peninsula.
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Cox's BazarTravel facts
- Best time to visit
- Cox's Bazar Beach: Nov–Feb
- Saint Martin's Island: Nov–Mar
- Estimated costs
- See each place's page for reported entry fees and sources.
FAQ
Where is Cox's Bazar?
Cox's Bazar is in Bangladesh's Chattogram Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Cox's Bazar?
Places added to this guide: Cox's Bazar Beach, Himchari National Park, Inani Beach, Saint Martin's Island.
When is the best time to visit Cox's Bazar?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is the Marine Drive?
A coastal road from Cox's Bazar town to Teknaf that runs beside the sea past Inani Beach.
Which islands belong to Cox's Bazar district?
Maheshkhali, Kutubdia, Sonadia and St Martin's, the only coral island in Bangladesh.