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5 things to know before you go
- 01
Chennai has the best South Indian food in the world — if you leave without eating a proper tiffin breakfast, you have failed.
- 02
Marina Beach is the world's second-longest urban beach; it is safe at sunrise, avoid after sunset.
- 03
Auto-rickshaws here notoriously refuse meters — use Uber/Ola or negotiate firmly before boarding.
- 04
The MRTS and Chennai Metro together cover most tourist areas; women-only coach on Metro.
- 05
Mylapore is the cultural and religious heart of the city — older, calmer, and more authentic than T Nagar.