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Douala is a magnetic city situated in Cameroon. Douala is a city of mind blowing scenery and fascinating sights. There are a wide range of tourist attractions in Douala. This makes sightseeing in Douala very interesting during the Douala tours. There are various opportunities for sightseeing in Douala.

The city of Douala is large and hilly. It lies within the equatorial forest region of Cameroon. There are many things to see in Douala. One of the most remarkable locales for the purpose of sightseeing in Douala is the Mt. Cameroon. The Wouri River that lies next to it is also very beautiful. This river is always seen laden with oceangoing cargoes and passenger ships.

While you are out for sightseeing in Douala, do not miss the Centenary Temple and the Manga Bell, the two most popular tourist attractions of the city. The Manga Bell is designed in such a way that it looks like a Chinese pagoda. It was built by Rudlof Douala Manga Bell, a local ruler who was executed by the Germans in 1914.

Besides, if you want to get a clear picture of how the city of Douala looked in the colonial period, you can easily take a walk around the neighborhood of the Meridien Hotel and the U.S. consulate. In this arena, many of the buildings and structures date back before the Second World War. The houses in this area have high ceilings, large verandas, shutters, wooden French doors and corrugated-iron roofs.

Sightseeing in Douala is best on a Sunday. Though most of the shops and stores remain closed on this day, you can focus on listening to the choir at the services of the city's main cathedral. The sound of the choir will surely make your visit to Douala memorable. The choir and its hypnotic voices during the masses and funerals are known only to this city of Cameroon. The musicians and singers of the main cathedral are screened from view but you cannot miss the enthralling rhythm of the singers and musicians.

Sightseeing in Douala does not stop at that. You can even get set for some day trips from Douala to the mountain resort of Mt Abu. A visit to the beach resorts of Limbe and Kribi can also be arranged to enjoy sightseeing in Douala completely.

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