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1. Sigiriya
6.5
4.7
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499 Reviews
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UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites
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A fantastic climb reaching the top by sunset is spectacular!! The stairs are a bit scary but it is worth it and great exercise!
Sigiriya
55km from Anuradhapura
Nearby City
2. Dambulla Cave Temple
5.1
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Grottoes
Historical Sites
UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites
旅の径
World Heritage Site - Danbul Grottoes is the largest and most famous and well-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka. A small half-day tour of the grottoes is arranged, and the impression of 4 o'clock is still fresh. 1. The ancient caves. Danbuler Grottoes were built in 89 BC (one said 1-2 century AD), earlier than the Mogao Grottoes built in 366 AD in China. After more than 1,000 years of unremitting efforts, 5 caves and caves were formed between the rock walls of the boulders (186 meters high). 2. Like the beauty. The 2100 square meters mural and 157 Buddha statues in the grotto are all the treasures of Buddhist art. The most beautiful murals. The Buddha statues in the grotto No. 2 - Dawang Grottoes are made from the top and the walls of the caves. The most beautiful statues. Grottoes No. 1 - The 14-meter-long reclining Buddha in Tianwang Grottoes is huge, peaceful and line-by-line. 3. Fun of monkeys. From the foot of the mountain to the grotto, it takes more than 20 minutes to walk on the mountain road with more than 400 steps. Along the way, the view is wide, the air is fresh, and the monkeys can be seen in groups, or play, or play, or exercise. The locals told: store shoes, not to prevent people from stealing, but to prevent monkeys from grabbing. 4. Feet pain. Take off your shoes and you can enter the hole to show piety. Hot sand, lame stones, footboards hurt so much... Nobody ever reminded to wear thick socks.
Dambulla
57.3km from Anuradhapura
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3. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
5.9
4.6
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219 Reviews
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@🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, Pinnawala Pinnavira Elephant Orphanage Elephant Orphanage was built in 1975 and is one of the world's largest elephant rescue centers, mainly adopting homeless, falling into deep pits or traps, out of elephant groups, especially seriously injured young elephants. To the east is the main park of elephant life, you can see how the baby elephant eats; to the west, Ma Oya River is a place where the elephant baths daily. The elephant baths 🛁 twice a day (10~12 and &14~16). The elephant team set off in a vast manner and took a bath on the river beach in the west. Paper products made like manure are the national rituals of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka · Rambukkana
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4. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
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The Temple of Buddha Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka, was listed on the World Heritage List in 1998. The Temple is located on the beautiful Lake Kandy in the center of the holy city of Kandy. The temple holds the treasure of Sri Lanka's town and country, one of the only two spiritual teeth left by Buddha Sakyamuni. Walking in the Buddhist temple, white dress white men and women sitting on the table, reciting scriptures; The orange-clad monks walked by, the dark skin against the white walls...the lingering cigarettes, the solemn bells and drums, the pure eyes, the solemn atmosphere, let your heart slowly become calm and peaceful. The inner temple is divided into two floors, the lower floor of the Buddha Hall, the golden glory. The upper temple is supported by many Hindu pillars, and the temple is hung with Buddhist flags, consisting of blue, yellow, red, white, orange and the first five colors of mixed colors, which are six colors released by the Holy Body when the Buddha was made into Tao. Follow the stairs to the second floor to the dark room where the Buddha's teeth are placed. The table in front of the door is filled with various lotus flowers provided by the believers. The lotus is the national flower of Sri Lanka, and locals usually come to the temple with lotus flowers. The Buddha's teeth are stored in the seven-story golden pagoda. This year, the Buddha Dental Festival celebrations began on August 17 and lasted until August 31. Elephants carrying the Buddha Dental "Sheli Tower", from Kandy Buddha Dental Temple, cruised the city to let the people enjoy the glory of Buddha Dental. On the Buddha's teeth festival, from nose to foot are decorated with exquisite edging fabric, the most gorgeous and domineering leader elephant back is loaded with huge Huali, Huali is the much-anticipated collection of Buddha teeth Sheli dumplings. Buddha was cremated in the Mallas area in 543 BC, and the local officials in northern India shared the Buddha's Sheri. The son-in-law and daughter of King GUHASIVA in the 4th century AD secretly brought to Sri Lanka to give to the King of Ceylon in a hair knot. It was worshipped by the temple, originally built by King Vimalada, and now built during the reign of King Kritisriya Siha. Another Buddha tooth is the Buddha Tooth Tower of Lingguang Temple in the eight major places in Beijing.
Sri Lanka · Gangawatakorale
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5. Kandy Lake
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201 Reviews
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Kanti is Sri Lanka's second largest city, a Buddhist holy place. Kanti Lake is in the center of the city. It is a huge artificial lake dug by a rice field and is also one of the city's most famous tourist attractions. The scenery on Kanti Lake is beautiful, and there is a small island in the center, which is said to be the place where the Queen lived. The lakeside tropical flowers and trees are lush, blooming, all purple and red. Next to a lake-ring road is the Buddha Tooth Temple of Sri Lanka's national treasure temple. Kandy Lake reflects the Buddha Tooth Temple, and the Buddha Tooth Temple is dotted with Kandy Lake. The two are intersected and perfectly harmonious, forming the most beautiful scenery of Kandy Ancient City. In the distance, there are many English buildings dotted between the mountains and forests, and tourists and local residents from all over the world take a walk along the lake and enjoy the beautiful lakes and mountains.
Sri Lanka · Gangawatakorale
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6. Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya
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183 Reviews
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Botanical Gardens
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The Royal Botanic Garden in Kandy is the best tropical botanical garden in the world. It has a considerable number of plant varieties and scientific and technological information on bioengineering, ecology, preservation and classification.
Sri Lanka · Gangawatakorale
Nearby City
7. Colombo National Museum
6.1
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181 Reviews
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Museums
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The museum is housed in a two storeys building. The galleries on the ground floor are arranged in a historical sequence starting from the prehistoric ages. The galleries on the upper floor are arranged on a thematic basis. Be prepared to spend a few hours in the museum if you are interested in the history of Sri Lanka as the museum houses a huge collection of artifacts. There are also many statues of Buddha. You can find one of the most well-preserved statues of Buddha from the fourth century in the lobby.
Sri Lanka · Colombo
Nearby City
8. Independence Square
5.3
4.5
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228 Reviews
#3 of Best Things to Do in Colombo
City Parks
Historical Sites
suifeng2019
This is the site of Sri Lanka's independence ceremony on February 4, 1948, to commemorate Sri Lanka's independence from British colonial rule. The memorial hall is surrounded by no walls, airy and bright, suitable for the tropical climate of South Asia.
Sri Lanka · Colombo
Free
Nearby City
9. Yala National Park
5.9
4.7
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230 Reviews
National Parks
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@🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, Yala Yala Yala National Park Yala National Park Park is located on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka, covering an area of about 979 square kilometers, is the largest national nature reserve in Sri Lanka, second only to Villeptu National Park. The park is not only diverse in ecological environment, but also known for its numerous wildlife. The park was recognized as a protected area in 1900 and was recognized as a national park in 1938 with the Villapatu National Park. Yarra National Park consists of five regions, of which only Sea Yarra (the main area of Ruhuna National Park Ruhuna National Park leopards and elephants) and East Yarra (Kumana National Park Kumana National Park Bird watching) are open to the outside world. In Yarra, you can see almost all wildlife in Sri Lanka. There are more than 30 species of mammals and 215 species of birds. I saw that birds 🦜 elephant 🐘 buffalo 🐃 sika deer 🦌 🦎 peacock 🦚 crocodile 🐊 wild boar 🐗 & Indian lazy bears, leopards, etc. ~
Sri Lanka · Moneragala
Nearby City
10. Central Fish Market Complex-Peliyagoda
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4.3
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106 Reviews
Markets
Featured Neighborhoods
suifeng2019
The fish market on the periphery is busiest from 5 to 7 in the morning. Under the dim light, bargaining is repeated. The so-called tour guide enthusiastically introduces you to all kinds of strange and never-before-seen seafood. .
Sri Lanka · Wattala
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