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Things to Do in Anuradhapura: Attractions & Tourist Spots (2024)
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1. Sigiriya
6.5
4.7
/5
499 Reviews
Historical Sites
UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites
IlliD
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
Opens at 05:30
2. Ruwanweli Maha Seya
3.8
4.7
/5
22 Reviews
based on 1.0k reviews
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UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites
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利吉迪斯冠婴
The pure white tower is so spectacular, it is a pure beauty when you look far away, but when you approach, the solemn and sacred look is awe-inspiring
Anuradhapura
4.7km from downtown
Opens at 06:15
3. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
3.7
4.7
/5
41 Reviews
based on 647 reviews
Ancient Trees
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DEAR张小球
The St. Bodhi tree is a very religious plant in the local area. If we look at it simply by a tree, it is superficial to religious belief. There is a temple on the edge of the Bodhi tree, which is small, but there are many people who come to worship.
Anuradhapura
4.1km from downtown
Free
4. Thuparamaya Dagaba
3.7
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pan***he
Sri Lanka's oldest Shelita, Thhuparamaya, is also the first Buddhist building built in the 3rd century BC. Unlike the Great White Tower I have visited before, there are many stone pillars around, some are obviously tilted, so that the white pagoda under the blue sky adds a lot of vicissitudes.
Anuradhapura
5.2km from downtown
Opens at 06:00
5. Wilpattu National Park
3.2
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1 Review
based on 729 reviews
Lakes
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meihaorensheng88868
The lake is very big, you can see a lot of wild ducks walking around the lake, the scenery here is really beautiful like oil painting!
Anuradhapura
43.3km from downtown
Opens at 07:00
6. Dambulla Cave Temple
5.1
4.6
/5
177 Reviews
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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
Opens at 06:00
7. Minneriya National Park
4.7
4.7
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38 Reviews
based on 2.0k reviews
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Smad
One of the projects worth visiting in Sri Lanka, visit wild elephants. Everyone will take a local dedicated jeep. Then cross the jungle of the protected area to find elephants. You can see interesting Asian elephants here. It is worth it.
Polonnaruwa
57.8km from Anuradhapura
8. Abhayagiri Dagoba
2.5
4.7
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21 Reviews
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cizhen
The Fearless Hill Shelita is one of the attractions inside the holy city. The exterior of the Shelita looks like a big clock. Indeed, if you are immersed in the situation, you will feel that the Shelita is large and shocking. There are many believers under the Shelita. They are used to incense and walk around the Shelita. Because it is open air, and the sun is very powerful, Entering the Shelita requires taking off your shoes, and if you really walk barefoot into your footboard it will feel very hot, so it is recommended to put on your socks to enter.
Anuradhapura
6.9km from downtown
Opens at 07:00
9. Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
4.4
4.5
/5
63 Reviews
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Palaces
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UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites
泰宁根吴承恩
The ancient city of Polonnaruvo has a history of more than 1,500 years. This is a UNESCO world heritage list and is worth visiting. The ancient city is very large in size, and its basic overview can still be seen.
Polonnaruwa
76.4km from Anuradhapura
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10. Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium
2.5
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2 Reviews
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佛宝宝
Dambulla International Cricket Stadium is just an ordinary stadium, nothing to look at. It doesn’t operate very well, so no one maintains it as an international stadium should be. A little frustrated, wasted money.
Dambulla
56.1km from Anuradhapura
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