Old Dhaka

如何抵達

Old Dhaka has little of public transport infrastructure so cycle rickshaw is your best option. Buses are used by locals but signage is rare and utterly confusing for a tourist. The Sadarghat river terminal, on Buri Ganga River, in the southern-western part of the district a major harbour for river transport and can be a useful way of reaching Dhaka from other cities.

當地交通

Rickshaws and taxis are the main mode for getting around the rather chaotic streets of Old Dhaka. Distances are fairly short but the striking heat can make walking quite a challenge.

必看景點

Religious sites

1 Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, Armanitola Rd, ☏ +880 2 731 6953. A small, cosy church built in 1781 by Armenian missionaries. Mass is conducted only a few times throughout the year, usually during Christmas and Good Friday. Tours are informal, and could be organised by the caretaker, Mr Martin. Free, but tipping the caretaker is a friendly gesture. (updated Nov 2018) 2 St Thomas Church. Anglican church built in 1821. (updated Mar 2021) 3 Chawk Mosque, Chowk Bazaar. A mosque in Old Dhaka that dates from the 17th century, most likely built by the Mughals. (updated Nov 2018) 4 Sitara Mosque (Star Mosque), Armanitola Rd. Built in the early 18th century, it has since been redecorated with hundreds of tiles with star patterns. Tourists are welcome to visit outside of prayer times. (updated Nov 2018) 5 Dhakeshwari Temple (Dhakeshwari Jatiya Mandir), Dhakeswari Rd. National Temple of Bangladesh, built in the 12th century, dedicated to the Goddess Durga and God Shiva. It is the seat of Bangladesh's Hindu priesthood. (updated Nov 2018) 6 Hussaini Dalan Mosque. Built during the 17th century by the Mughals as a house for the imam, a religious leader. Its architecture possesses a mix of Mughal and British influences. (updated Nov 2018) 7 Saat Masjid (Seven-domed Mosque) (Dhanmondi). A mosque built during the 15th century; it is characterised by its seven white domes that peek upwards from the structure. 8 Dhanmondi Eidgah. Built in 1640 the Dhanmondi Eidgah, is the oldest surviving Mughal monument in Dhaka. It was used for Eid prayers for both Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Zoha. The Eidgah consists of an open courtyard measuring 45 m by 40 m, and is surrounded by a 5-m-high wall. Entrance is through an arched gateway in the East. The Western wall contains an arched semi octagonal Miharba. 9 Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque. A well-preserved historic mosque on Lalbagh Road. It lies on a raised platform with a stairway on the east, an arched gateway and a cen

體驗活動

1 Sadarghat River Front. A huge river port on the banks of the Buriganga River. Catch a ride on a boat here and cruise along the river, soaking in the surrounding chaos and sites.

購物

1 New Market, Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi (just west of Dhaka University). W-M 10:00-21:00, closed Tu. This is the largest market in the city and it has more class, more room, and more choice. Prices may be a little higher because the stall rents are more expensive than elsewhere in the city, but it is very affordable compared to Western prices. In addition to clothing, there is leather, linen, jewellery, household goods, CDs, DVDs, and food. (updated Nov 2019)

美食

Restaurants are crammed throughout the narrow alleys and along the main streets - duck into one of them and you'll likely not be too disappointed. A full meal will usually cost around Tk 70, although fish costs more.

1 Bismillah Kabab, 104 Kazi Alauddin Rd (next to Nazira Bazaar). 2 Hajjee Beryani, 70 Kazi Alauddin Road (in Nazira Bazar, close to Bango Bazar). Old Dhaka was famed for its lines of biryani restaurants. Some of the more famous outfits are still going and Hajjee Beryani is one of them. It revels in its eccentric reputation for opening only at certain times and only cooking a certain amount (well-below demand). 3 Hotel Al-Razzaque, 29/1 North South Road (Nazira Bazaar), ☏ +880 2 956 1990. On the ground floor of the hotel is a large and popular restaurant, busy anytime of the day with Bangladeshi families and businessmen. Food is pretty darn good, if unpredictable in its timing. Sometimes you'll have a choice of chicken and mutton curries, fish and vegetables, other times it's chicken biryani or the highway. Fish will double the price of a meal, at least. It is located between a clean and well-stocked fruit juice bar and a clean and well-stocked sweet shop. Each plate cost Tk 80. Tk 50-150. 4 Hotel Star, Taher Bagh Lane (Thatari Bazaar). Does fantastic biryani and goat leg roast. 5 Beauty laccha faluda, 30, 1 Kazi Alauddin Road (near Shakhari Bazar), ☏ +880 1823181180. (updated Mar 2015) 6 Xindian Restaurant, Road No 16 (old 27), ☏ +880 2-8123830, [email protected]. High-end Chinese restaurant (updated Aug 2015) 7 BBQ Tonight, Road No 16 (old 27). Kebab and Mughlai food. Mouth-watering and unbelievably tasty. (updated Aug 2015) 8 Star Hotel and Restaurant, Dhanmondi Road 2 (near the corner of Road 3). Very inexpensive local food, famous for Kacchi Biryani and kebabs. A meal for one can run you Tk 50-300. Tk. 50-300. (updated Nov 2019) 9 Star Kabab, Shat Maszid Road (opposite of Abahani Club playground and on Shat Maszid Road). Famous fo

住宿

Old Dhaka lacks high-end hotels, those can be found in Central and North Dhaka.

Budget 1 Hotel Al-Razzaque, 29/1 North South Rd (Nazira Bazaar), ☏ +880 2 956 1990. A moderately priced hotel popular with Bangladeshi men, it's got decent clean rooms with attached bathrooms with squat toilets and a popular restaurant. From Tk 160. 2 Hotel Grameen, 22 Nawabpur Rd, ☏ +880 2 956 2422. A big hotel on busy Nawabpur Rd, just south of Bangsal Rd. Tk 60-150. 3 Hotel Sugandha, 24 Nawabpur Rd, ☏ +880 2 955 6720. It's cheap and it's what to be expected of a cheap hotel, not very exciting or hygienic. Tk 100-350.

Mid-range 4 Ambrosia Guest House, ☏ +880 2 966850, +880 2 9665760. In Dhanmondi Residential Area. Tk 2,876 per night, with breakfast and free broadband Internet connection from the rooms.

Splurge 5 Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel, 78 Gulshan Ave, ☏ +880 9638-200100. Check-in: 24 hr, check-out: 24 hr. (updated Jun 2024) 6 Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, Airport Rd, ☏ +880 29834555, [email protected]. Check-in: 24 hr, check-out: 24 hr. (updated Mar 2020)