Marina Beach is synonymous with Chennai and is always bustling with activity. It is always crowded throughout the day, mostly with joggers in the morning and families thronging the seaside in the evenings. You can visit the innumerable food stalls that dot the beach and savor the local delicacies. You will also find many popular stalls serving Chinese cuisine.

The landmark of George Town is Fort St. George, a British fortress founded in 1639. Now it is a stronghold of the North Indians, particularly the Marwari community that relocated to this area in the 1950s. However, the buildings in this area still retain the traditional flavour.

Popularly known as the Westminister Abbey of the East, this Angilican church is the oldest in Asia, constructed in 1680 during the reign of the East India Company. You will be stunned to see an attractive replica of Da Vinci's Last Supper.

A trip to this South Indian city is incomplete without a visit to its innumerable temples. However, don't miss the Kapaleeswarar Temple that dates back to the 7th century AD built by the Pallavas, in a distinct Dravidian architectural style.

Shopping for local arts and crafts is always a pleasurable experience in Chennai at any of its traditional markets and street shopping such as the Ranganathan Street. Tourists can also safely rely on the modern malls that dot the Chennai shopping scene. Popular shopping malls include Shopper's Stop, Spencer plaza and Burma Bazaar among many others.