Adinath Temple: Of these, the temple of Adinath standing on the picturesque hills of the island of Maheshkhali is the most sacred to the Hindus. Overlooking the Maheshkhali channel, the temple Adinath commands a panoramic view of the surrounding lush green forests and the Bay of Bengal. Then term “Adinath”, which literally means the Primordial Lord, is one of the many epithets of the Lord Shiva, the protector of the universe.
The temple of Adinath was built by the local landlords 150 years ago. It is rumoured that the phallus of the Lord Shiva or His “Linga Pratik” was discovered by one Noor Mohammad Sikdar of Maheshkhali. It is said that when he was sharpening his knife against a piece of stone during his hunting-mission in the hills of the island, it suddenly glowed and started to emit light. This incident struck Noor Mohammad Sikdar with awe and wonder. On another occasion, he beheld to his utter bewilderment another supernatural phenomenon. As he was passing through the hills he found a milch cow pouring out milk from her udder on that particular piece of stone. Realizing that this might be a significant religious symbol for the Hindus he narrated his experiences to them. Gradually this became known to the Hindus of Cox’s Bazar and Chittagong. Since then it has been held in high esteem by them. The Shiva Ratri Festival is celebrated every year in the month of Falgun with due solemnity, pomp and eclat. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims from far and near assemble here and pay homage to this Hindu deity. On this occasion there sits a seven-day long grand fair at the foot of the Adinath hills. People from all walks of life and communities share mirth and merriment with their Hindu brethren.

Sonadia Island: Sonadia is a small sandy islet to the south- west of Moiscal Island and only four miles away from Cox’s Bazar town. The physical feature of this islet is of vital importance and interest. It is a paradise of migratory birds like ducks, sea-gulls, fowls and geese etc. Besides, it is the gold coast of Cox’s Bazar. Some thousand tones of dry fish are exported annually from this island alone. Half an hour’s journey by speed boat from Kastura Ghat of Cox’s Bazar town takes one to this island where the authorities are making appropriate arrangements for quickly turning it into an ideal tourist spot.

Himchari: Himchari is a beautiful picnic spot surrounded by palm trees and bamboos. Himchari is transformed into a colorful and fascinating panorama when the winter sun rises above hilltops and sets in the blue sea. It is only eight miles away from Cox’s Bazar town. A trip by jeep to Himchari along the sea-beach at dawn is a rewarding experience. These charms attract the holiday makers to visit this picnic spot in large number.

Dulhazara: The ill fated Shah Shuja halted at Dulhazara with his Hazar Dolli (a thousand of plalan quins) on way to Arakan for seeking asylum there. It is thirty miles from Cox's Bazar town by road. Chittagong - Cox’s Bazar highway runs through this place. It is a hunting spot and there is a deer breeding centre at Dulhazara. Situated on the highway amidst lush green vegetarian, forest hills, Dulhazara is the last but not the least attraction of this region for the tourist.

Ma Thin’s Well: This well is located in front of the police station of Teknaf. Towards the early period of the twentieth century one police officer named Dhiraj Bhattacharjee joined Teknaf thana on transfer from Calcutta. At this time Ma Thin, daughter of a local zemindar, used to draw water from this ring-well every day. The handsome young officer and Ma Thin fell in love with each other at first sight. Because of social taboos Dhiraj failed to marry the daughter of the Rakhaine landlord. Their sweet and pure love-affair abruptly came to an end. Pining for her man of dream she succumbed to premature heart-break. Ma Thin’s well is a tragic testimony to their unsatiated love.

Bir Kamalar Dighi (The tank of Bir Kamala): Bir Kamalar Dighi is situated in the Kakara union of Chakaria P.S. Its site was once full of archaeological relics. Mr. Abdur Rashid Siddiqui in his research work “Rnoai Tatwa” has made reference to a stone-inscription found on the bank of this tank. It could not be deciphered at that time. At present there is no trace of it. There is a mention of this tank in the “Rajmala”, the history of the Tippera kings. It has been described in the “Rajmala” that a tank was excavated by the Tippera army after it had attacked Roshang and penetrated up to Ramu during the regn of king Dhany Manikya of Tippera in 1513-14 A.D.
From this it can be supposed that the Tippera army had this tank excavated after the conquest of Chakria. It was named Bir Kamalar Dighi after Kamala Devi, wife of king Dhanya Manikya.

Ramkot: Ramkot is situated in the Rajarkul union of Ramu P. S., four kilometers south of Ramu Chowmohony Bus station. It is one of the most ancient historical sites of the district. Research- scholars unanimously hold the view that it had been one of the northern forts of the kingdom of Arakan from where the governor of Ramu called “Pomaja” in Arkanese dialect ruled south Chittagong over which the Arakanese kings had been holding their sway for about one thousand years. Here in the mediaeval age the Tippera and the Mughal armies fought fierce and sanguinary battles against the Arakanese troops by turns in order to take possession of this fort as well as Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar regions.
It is now chiefly known for its age-old shrines of the Buddhists and the Hindus. According to the Hindu mythology, Ram Chandra, the prince of Oudh, came to this place accompanied by his wife Sita while he had been in exile for twelve years and stayed here for sometime. Hence, the place is called Ram Kshetra or Ramkut or Ramkot.

Lamarpara Kyang: Located on the bank of the Bakkhali river that flows past the Fatekharkul union of Ramu P.S, 1 km. south of Ramu Chowmohony Bus-station as the crow flies, the Lamarpara Kyang was built in the first decade of the 19th century by Mr. Thu Aung Gyaw Chowdhury, one of the celebrities of Ramu. The brass image of the Lord Buddha set up on a marble pedestal inside the temple is the second biggest of its king in Bangladesh, the image of the Lord Buddha unearthed in the palace of Bhoj Raja in Comilla being the biggest one. The artistry of all the structures of the temple complex made of Burma-teak is likely to elate one with wonder. Almost all the Kyangs are of the same pattern and house hundreds of big and small images of the Buddha. There are about twenty three such Kyangs in Ramu P.S. only. Except Kutubdia, there are such Kyangs in all other thanas of the district. The Bara Kyang or the big Kyang of Haitopi deserves special mention.

Zadi or Zedi: Except Kutubdia, these zadis or zedis are found in the remaining thanas of Cox’s Bazar. Some columns made of bricks and mortar decorated with fascinating art-work are found dotting hill-tops. These columns are called zadi or pagoda by the Rakhaines of Cox’s Bazar. No body knows when these pagodas were built. These pagods easily attract the tourists. It is a fact that these were constructed by the Rakhaines after their arrival here in 1790 A. D. following the conquest of Arakan by the Burmese king. Local people guesss that the term “Zadi” has been derived from the sanskrit world “Chaitya”. Emperor Ashoke constructed such “Chaityas” for the first time. These “Chaityas” are basically monumental columns. The Zedis of Ramu, Cox’s Bazar and Teknaf are some of the most attractive ones of the district.

Kana Rajar Suranga (The Tunnel of the Chieftain, Blind of One Eye): It is said that these tunnels were constructed for self-defense by a Rakhaine chieftain, who was blind of one eye, while he had been reigning over this region. It is not known for certain whether any king of that description reigned here at all. The existence of these tunnels can be easily discovered in the hilly areas of Nidania, Ukhiarghona and Nhila of Ukhia, Ramu and Teknaf thanas respectively. The fronts of these tunnels are considerably wide. A big truck can pass through these without any manoeuvring. Some people believe that there is hidden treasure int he tunnel located at Ramu. That is why local people call it “Andar Manik” or “Hidden Treasure”. Adventurers tried in vain to enter the tunnel of Mohammad Shafir beel of Ukhia. In 1978 A.D. an Australian Gas and Oil Exploration Team entered this tunnel, but their men could not reach the other end. A large number of wild birds are found living inside these tunnels. The history of how these tunnels came into existence is shrouded in mystery which is yet to be unraveled.
Besides, there are many marble and bronze images of the Buddha in some other Kyangs or Buddhist temples situated in Teknaf. In shape, size and artistry these Buddha images are excellent works of art; especially, the one found on the Nga Taung hill lying on the western side of the Cox’s Bazar Teknaf Road is superb. The hill is very high and passage to it is very difficult and arduous. It is said to be 120/150 years old. At present, it is lying uncared for under the open sky with a dilapidated pagoda nearby. Hundreds of Rakhaine Buddhists assemble here on the Buddha Purnima Day every year and offer prayer to the deity.

St. Martin’s Island (Narikel Zinjira):
This coral island of Cox’s Bazar, only of its kind in the district, is situated in Teknaf thana. The island is important from the military point of view. It is not far away from the mainland. The distance between St. Martin’s island and Badar Mokam, the southernmost point of Bangladesh, is only eight miles. A coral reef hidden under water, six miles west of the island, streches out to the south-east. It is, perhaps, an extended portion of the coral reef of the Malaysian coast. The island of St. Martin lies between 200 34' and 200 39' north latitude, and between 920 18' and 920 21' east longitude. The total area of the island is not more than three sq. miles. The island of St. Martin consists of four islands, viz, Zinjira, Dakshin para, Galacira and Ceradia.
In 1987 the total number of population stood at 3300. It was formed into a separate union in 1983.
According to the Geologists, the age of the island is 20 lakh years. The name of St. Martin was given to this island during the British rule. Local people call it Narikel Zinjira. From time immemorial this island has been known to them by that name. It is surmised that the name “Zinjira” derives from the Arabic word “Zajira” which means “Island”.

Teknaf : Teknaf is hte southernmost thana of the district. Maugdaw, one of the sub divisional towns of Myanmar is situated on the other side of the Naf River which marks of Bangladesh from Myanmar. Distance between the district headquarters of Cox’s Bazar and Teknaf thana sadar is 54 miles. The total area of Teknaf thana consisting of 6 union is 388.68 sq. kms. It lies between 200 43' and 210 09' north latitude and, between 920 05' and 920 23' east longitude. Since it happens to be a frontier thana its importance is unbounded. During the rule of The East India Company a police station was se4t up here. During the period steamers carrying passengers used to play between Chittagong and Akyab via Teknaf and vice versa. It is presumed that Teknaf has been named after the Naf River. On the other hand, there is in Teknaf a hill called “Ne Taung” or the hill of god. It is probable that “Naf Tek” or “Tek Naf” is a perverted from of  “Ne Taung.”

Badar Mokam: Two Badar Mokams occur in Cox's Bazar. One of them is situated ont he southern bank of the Bakkhali river under Cox's Bazar Pourashava. A beautiful mosque stands there. This is known as Badar Mokam mosque. Besides, the southernmost apex of Teknaf thana, for that matter, Bangladesh is also widely known by that name. Once there was also a mosque here. But the Badar Mokam mosque of Cox’s Bazar is the oldest one of the district.

Maheshkhali: Maheshkhali thana, separated from the mainland by a channel of the same name, comprises three island, viz, Matarbari, Sonadia and the main island of Maheshkhali. It covers an area of 362.18 sq. kms. It lies between 210 28' and 210 46' north latitude and, between 910 51' and 910 59' east longitude. The name of the island has been derived from Mahesh, the Hindu deity who is believed to have been residing here since he was dropped down by Ravana from his shoulders on their journey to Lanka from the “Kailasha”. Others think that the island has been named after Mahesh Chandra, who was once the zemindar of Maheshkhali thana. The European historians have mentioned it as Mexal. It may be mentioned in this connection that the severe cyclonic storm and tidal bore that struck this land in 1569 A. D. separated Maheshkhali from the mainland. It is known from the description of Caesar Fredcrick. This island is full of natural resources. The island of Sonadia is called the “Gold Coast” of Cox’s Bazar. Some thousand tonnes of dry fish are exported annually from this island alone. During the winter season migratory birds in swarms are found crowding the beach, marshes and pools of the island. Half an hour’s journey by speed-boat from the Kasthura ghat of Cox’s Bazar Pourashava takes one to this island where the authorities are making appropriate arrangements for quickly turning it into an ideal tourist-spot.

Shahpari Dwip: Shahpari dwip or the island of Shahpari is a large village under Sabrang union of Teknaf thana. It is no longer an island. The cross-dam that was constructed during the Pakistani rule has connected it to the mainland. It is situated ten miles south of the thana sadar. In 1823 A. D. and 1824 A. D. fierce battles between the Burmese and the army of The East India Company were fought over the possession of this place. On the 24th of September, 1823 A. D. an army of one thousand Burmese soldiers invaded Shahpari dwip. They occupied it killing and wounding many soldiers of The East India Company. One the other hand, the Company leased out this land to one Krishna Das Kanungo in 1801 A. D. The third Indo-Burmese war broke out when the Burmese attacked this island in 1824 A. D. The Burmese were routed and the problem regarding ownership of this island was resolved permanently. About naming of the island different scholars hold different opinions. Some people conjecture that the name of “Shahpari” has been formed with the first parts of the names of Shah Shuja, the Mughal prince and his wife Pari Banoo.
According to local people, the island has been named after Shah Farid Awlia. On the other hand, “Shahpari” is the heroine of poet Saabrid Khan’s poetical work “Hanifa O Koira Pari”. Shahpari was the daughter of Koirapari, the queen of the kingdom of Rokham. Many people take it to be the origin of the name of “Shahpari dwip”. It is a fine picnic spot.