What to do and see in Faisalbad
Faisalabad Serena Hotel will not only satisfy the most discerning business traveler, it also provides an excellent base for intrepid adventure wishing to explore the Punjab province.
Places of interest include:
- Raj Bridge across the River Chenab, a perfect example of the engineering that took place during the Colonial era.
- Chiniot, the city of Artisans, is nearby with its shops selling traditional wood carvings and inlaid furniture.
- A day trip to Khewra Salt Mines; get to visit the second largest salt mine in the world. A hot lunch is served at the location, before returning to Faisalabad.
- A day trip can be arranged to Kalar Kahar Lake where beautiful breath taking views can be enjoyed as well as outside games and a picnic style hot lunch.
- There are also a few monuments still fully erect in many parts of Faisalabad such as Gumti Water Fountain, Qaisery Gate (Entrance to the Eight Bazaars), Ghenta Ghar and various Sikh Gurudwaras and Hindu Mandirs still visible in the older part of the city.
- Jinnah Gardens, one of the central parks of the city.
- The Faisalabad Clock Tower, locally called "Ghanta Ghar", was one of the first main markets of Faisalabad and it is also the oldest area of the city.
- Shopping malls are springing up in the city to meet the needs of a trendier generation "D Ground" is the second most important market after Ghanta Ghar. The area has been continually developing into a shopping area with many brands from all over the world. It is seen busiest at night when local people come out for an outing.
- Faisalabad is famed for its textiles. Exporting grey cloth and value added materials; it has supplies to major home textile stores worldwide.
