Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

This is Kandy, Sri Lanka Had a lovely stay at a brand new hotel The Trees, walked all around the city and lake, visited the Buddhist Temple of the Tooth, and soaked up time at the rooftop pool. Ended the day making new friends from London at Hideout Lounge and riding in my first Tuk Tuk! Beautiful and well maintained park definitely justified the ticket price. Worth a visit account at least 2 hours, could easily bring in some food (or buy some at the park cafe) and spend a whole day. #kandy #srilanka

November 22, Kandy - Nuwara Eliya Our hotel is halfway up the mountain, about ten minutes walk down from the hotel you can reach Kandy Lake, it is said that Kandy Lake is a huge artificial lake dug from a paddy field, there are many beautiful legends about Kandy Lake, these legends add a lot of mystery to this beautiful lake. One of my favorite things to do during my trip is to stroll around in the early morning, so today's goal is to go around Kandy Lake counterclockwise, the scenery of Kandy Lake is beautiful, the lake is full of various tropical flowers and trees, crows, monkeys, lizards and other animals can be seen everywhere. The famous Temple of the Tooth is located next to Kandy Lake, Kandy Lake sets off the Temple of the Tooth, and the Temple of the Tooth embellishes Kandy Lake, the two complement each other, perfect harmony, forming the most beautiful landscape of Kandy ancient city. There are so many people on the shore of Kandy Lake in the morning, there are students with school bags, newlyweds taking wedding photos, hurried travelers and leisurely tourists like us. Today's itinerary: Kandy University, Mountain Tea Garden, Pink Post Office First stop: Kandy University Kandy University has no walls, it is completely open, even the railway passes through the middle of the campus. Walking in the campus, the ancient trees are towering, the buildings are elegant, the youthful students passing by, all give people a beautiful enjoyment. What attracts us most is a huge thousand-year-old banyan tree, with twisted roots and winding branches, it is spectacular, we took many photos around it, of course, no matter how we take photos, we can't capture its full view, we have been marveling at the magic of this tree all the way, wondering how many years it has been growing to be like this? How many meters does it root to be so strong, to support its huge trunk? Trees are really amazing. Continue to stroll around casually, like this campus like a botanical garden, sitting in an open-air theater similar to Roman style, enjoying the fun of being a student. Second stop: Nuwara Eliya Mountain Tea Garden The misty mountain tea garden DAMRO TEA, known as the first tea garden in Sri Lanka, is planted with tea on the rolling hills. The visit to the tea garden is free, the staff of the tea factory will take you to visit the tea making process and give a detailed explanation, our guide can actually speak Chinese, although the tone is a bit like singing, but the pronunciation is clear, we all understand. After visiting the factory and returning to the hall, we found a table near the window and started to slowly taste the authentic free Ceylon black tea. The perfect dessert cake to go with the black tea is chargeable, of course, the price is not expensive. Third stop: Pink Post Office The Pink Post Office, built in 1894, has a clock tower on the roof. Because the exterior wall of the building is made of red bricks, plus the white mud between the bricks, it looks pink from a distance, so it is called the Pink Post Office. Now the post office is newly painted, in addition to the function of the post office itself, it has become a popular tourist spot in Sri Lanka, a place where many tourists to Sri Lanka check in. Nuwara Eliya is a very flavorful British town, there are still many British buildings preserved here, unfortunately, it has been raining when we arrived, we did not have time to stroll around this town. Stay at Fir Hotel in the evening, a British-style hotel located near the mountain tea garden, the yard is very beautiful, like it.

November 21, Sigiriya-Kandy Last night's heavy rain prevented us from going out, and we had our dinner in the hotel. We waited for about an hour before the food was served. I quite like this slow pace, it seems that we haven't slowed down to enjoy the present for a long time. Here, you can temporarily escape from the fast-paced life, slow down, see the scenery you have never seen before, and experience the local customs you have never experienced before. The next morning, after the rain, the air was particularly fresh. We strolled around the hotel and unexpectedly saw wild peacocks. Such unexpected encounters during the trip are also very happy...... Today's itinerary: The Buddha Temple, the most central landmark of Ceylon, the Tooth Relic Temple, and Kandy City First stop: The Buddha Temple, the most central landmark of Ceylon Naranda, 20 kilometers south of Dambulla, is a very interesting place because there is a Buddha temple that is known as the most central landmark of Ceylon. It was surprising that we knew this was the center point more than 1,000 years ago without aerial photography and accurate maps, even though the location is said to be slightly off. The special thing about this Buddha temple is that it is a Hindu-style building but used as a Buddhist temple. Because of its remote location, there are almost no tourists here, it is very quiet, it is equivalent to a private tour, it feels very good. The leader said that he also discovered this place by a very accidental chance. Second stop: Tooth Relic Temple The Tooth Relic Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. It is located on the bank of Kandy Lake and was built in 1595. It is famous for enshrining the tooth relics of Sakyamuni, the national treasure of Sri Lanka. The main entrance is at the west gate, surrounded by a protective river. The temple is built on a platform about 6 meters high, divided into two floors, with complex structures, mainly including the Buddha Hall, Drum Hall, Long Hall, Chanting Hall, Treasure House, Inner Hall, etc. The most important building is the central hall, the ceiling of the hall is full of murals and gold ornaments. The Buddha's tooth is enshrined in the inner hall on the second floor, which is the core of the temple. The dark room on the left of the hall is the place to place the Buddha's tooth. There is a seven-story gold tower in the dark room, and there are seven small gold towers in the gold tower, one covering one. Of course, we only saw the pictures, the real Buddha's tooth is invisible. In fact, the temple itself is not very beautiful from the perspective of viewing, but for the locals, this is their pilgrimage site, and for tourists like me, it is one of the must-visit places. When going to the Tooth Relic Temple, you must dress decently, all those who enter the temple must take off their shoes, but you can wear socks to enter, be prepared for the hot weather, the floor tiles in the temple are very hot by the sun. Third stop: Kandy City Because it was still early, the leader asked us if we wanted to stroll around Kandy City, and we all agreed. Kandy City is not big, it is estimated that it can be finished in 1-2 hours. If you are tired, you can find a juice shop on the street, and then have a cup of super pure fresh juice, so satisfied...... Stay at Kandy hills in the evening, the hotel is located halfway up the mountain, the scenery is unique, about a ten-minute walk to Kandy Lake.

#kandy #srilanka#Elephants here's a suggested travel itinerary for visiting Kandy, Sri Lanka: Day 1: Arrival in Kandy - Arrive in Kandy and check into your accommodation. - Explore the Kandy Lake, a picturesque man-made lake in the heart of the city. - Visit the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), a UNESCO World Heritage site and a significant religious place for Buddhists. Day 2: Cultural and Historical Exploration - Head to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, located just outside Kandy, known for its diverse plant species and beautiful landscapes. - Visit the Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue, offering a panoramic view of the city. - Explore the Ceylon Tea Museum to learn about Sri Lanka's tea industry and its history. Day 3: Nature and Adventure - Visit the Udawattakele Forest Reserve, a nature reserve with various hiking trails and diverse flora and fauna. - Enjoy a scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, passing through stunning landscapes. - Explore Nuwara Eliya, known for its colonial architecture and tea plantations. Day 4: Return to Kandy - Head back to Kandy from Nuwara Eliya and spend the day relaxing or revisiting any places you'd like to explore further. - In the evening, consider attending a cultural show to experience traditional dance and music performances. Day 5: Day Trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla - Take a day trip to Sigiriya, home to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site with breathtaking views from the top. - Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, another UNESCO site, featuring stunning cave paintings and statues. Day 6: Departure - On your last day, you can do some last-minute shopping for souvenirs and local crafts. - Depart from Kandy to your next destination or back home. Please note that this is a general itinerary, and you can customize it based on your interests and the duration of your stay. Additionally, it's essential to check for any travel restrictions or changes in the local attractions' opening hours before planning your trip. Enjoy your time in Kandy and Sri Lanka!

D3 Danbulla sigiriya lion rock Today's main check-in target is a major landmark in Sri Lanka - Lion Rock, which is known as the eighth wonder of the world. There used to be a magnificent and magnificent sky palace on the top of the rock, but now it has become a paradise for monkeys. There are two must-see points when you come to Lion Rock: one is to climb the spiral staircase to find the world-famous Sigiriya "Angel Girl" mural, and the other is to climb to the top of Lion Rock when the sun is setting. , Watching a beautiful sunset, the vast field of vision, the endless green jungle, and the entire capital can be seen in a panoramic view. Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens On the way from Lion Rock to Kandy, you will pass by the Royal Botanical Garden, which was once the royal garden of the King of Kandy. This is the largest botanical garden in Asia. This giant botanical museum with a history of more than 600 years is like spring all the year round, with more than 4,000 kinds of flowers and plants. It spreads all over the garden. If you walk carefully, you can find many rare and rare species. If you don’t rush to play and take pictures, you can finish shopping in about 2 hours. Temple of the Tooth Another important attraction before arriving at Kandy Lake is the Temple of the Tooth Relic, where the Buddhist holy relic of Sri Lanka - the tooth relic of Buddha Sakyamuni is placed in the temple. Legend has it that there are only two Buddha tooth relics of Sakyamuni in the world, one is treasured in the Buddha Tooth Relic Pagoda at Badachu, Xishan, Beijing, and the other is enshrined in the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Kandy. The Buddha's relic is enshrined in a box, which can only be seen from a distance for the protection of tourists, but it is still worth seeing! Every August during the Buddha’s Tooth Festival, Buddhists from all over the world gather here to participate in grand celebrations. People will dance characteristic dances of Lanka, and hundreds of elephants in festive costumes will parade on the streets. , the scene was very spectacular and lively. D4 Kandy Nuwara Eliya Ride through the tea plantations on a small alpine train There are many train lines in Sri Lanka, covering many places on the island, and it is an indispensable means of transportation. The sea train from Galle to Colombo and the high mountain tea plantation train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella are two railway lines in the whole country, comparable to fairy tales scene in the story. The section of the mountain train scenery is from Nuwara Eliya to ELLA, about 3.5 hours. Nuwara Eliya is surrounded by tea mountains, and the small train slowly shuttles between the rainforest and tea plantations at an altitude of 1,800 meters, which is simply a realistic version of the Wizard of Oz. You can choose the seat on the right side. The rainforest is shrouded in mist as if you are in the clouds. You can also see the tea pickers picking tea in the vast tea garden, and the fragrance of Ceylon black tea blows your face. pink post office With a history of 123 years, the pink post office is located in the center of Nuwara Eliya town. It is an internet celebrity attraction full of girls' hearts. Girls must not forget to come here to punch in the concave shape after visiting the tea garden, full of British style. The pink brick wall is like a fairytale house. When you walk in, there is a small shop selling postcards. If you like it, you can buy a few as souvenirs or send them to friends far away in any corner of the world. There is also a beautiful postcard outside. The red postbox looks great when taking pictures! Tips: 1. There are three types of alpine trains: first class, second class and third class. There are fixed seats in the first class, but the windows are closed, and you cannot stretch your head out to take pictures of the scenery and people, and you need to book tickets online 10 days in advance. There are no fixed seats for second-class and third-class tickets, but there are many people and it is crowded. You need to buy tickets at the station and enter the station in advance to occupy a seat. 2. Opening hours of the tea factory: 09:00-18:00 3. The tea factory has tea tasting and tea tasting experience, which are generally free, and the price of buying tea is relatively affordable. 4. Appropriate tips are required for experiencing tea picking in the tea garden and taking pictures of tea picking girls or taking photos with tea picking girls. 5. Due to the high altitude and low temperature of the alpine train, it is recommended to prepare long clothes and trousers to avoid freezing cold.

Getting There - This is in Kandy city, quite a sacred place. 3 Hour ride from colombo by taxi or 4-5 by train or bus. Attractions - Sacred Buddhist temple with a huge history, Nuwara Lake beside Hotels - Queens, Thilanka, Oak Ray and many more around this area. Food & Restaurants - Lot of local food and drinks. Shopping - Near queens hotel there are souvenirs shops and local cloths

#temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a #buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, #srilanka. located in the royal palace complex which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha.

Pilgrimage in the Buddha Kingdom! The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple on the banks of the Kandy River is the most important temple in Sri Lanka. It was built in 1595 and has been extensively renovated and expanded. It is magnificent and solemn. The temple is dedicated to the national treasure of the country - Sakyamuni Buddha Relic, a Buddhist A place of pilgrimage. TIPS: into the temple to strictly abide by the regulations, take off your shoes and take off your hat, you can't do rude actions such as stepping on, crossing, riding, etc. You can't take pictures of Buddha statues or take selfies with Buddha statues. It is forbidden to wear sleeveless tops and shorts to enter the temple. Couples should not hold hands and cuddle, don't shout loudly; before entering the temple, you can buy the national flower water lily to worship the Buddha.

"The land of the soul that must go to life, the city that is felt by the faith" Go to Sri Lanka, definitely go to Kandy to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Buddha Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. It is located on the shore of Kandy Lake. It was built in 1595 and is famous for offering the tooth relic of Sri Lankan national treasure Sakyamuni. It is a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. In order to commemorate the Buddha's tooth being placed in the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, the grand Buddha tooth festival is held here every July and August. People hold torches, drums, dances, and hundreds of elephants dressed in festive costumes to participate in the grand ceremony. The parade is very lively. The exterior of the temple is not gorgeous, but the interior is very particular. I stood at the entrance of the magnificent corridor and stood for a long time, shocked by the sight in front of me. The believers walked in the temple, they held the lotus, the sincere and solemn worship, the face was filled with a bright smile, so harmonious and happy. Walk in this city surrounded by faith, strangers smile at you, feel that everything is calm, as if washed, this may be the power of faith. Location: Sri Dalada Veediya

I also used my hands together to stand in front of the sacred Buddha, full of fear, and hope that I would be happy! Standing in the rainy Buddha Temple, watching the Buddha full of hope, my heart is uneasy, the ground is cold, the sky drops a few drops of rain from time to time, the air is filled with the smell of incense burning, the ear is the theft of tourists Whisper. Suddenly there was a drum sound in front of me. I know that this is the drumming point for the Buddha, the solemn and exotic drums, and the time is urgent. When the golden door opens, you can see the golden splendor in the room. And I can't wait for the body to be physically fit. With the gentle music, as the crowd visits the entire temple, I admire the various carved Buddha statues and ornaments, and also lament the power of faith! On the small street in front of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, there are flowers for worshipping Buddhas, lotus flowers of various colors, lilies, rose, etc. The price is not very expensive, you can bring a few to enter the temple! Tickets: Foreign tourists: 1000 rupees for adults, children free, photo will be charged an additional 300 rupees opening hours: temple 5

The Temple of the Tooth Relic, the most famous temple in Sri Lanka, is named after the tooth relic of the Sri Lankan national treasure Sakyamuni. If you happen to come to Kandy, Sri Lanka in July-August of each year, you may meet the annual Buddha Tooth Festival, which is a crowd of people, with torches, drums, dances, and Hundreds of elephants dressed in festive costumes participated in the grand parade. The first step to enter the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is to take off your shoes and meet a sweltering weather. The smell... If you want to take photos in the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, you also need to purchase a camera license, which is equivalent to less than RMB. 20 pieces of the way, every day the believers in the temple can be described as endless, everyone comes to see the Buddha's tooth really, but even during the opening period, you see the stupa of the Buddha tooth relic, the location of the temple is very good, close to Kang Tihu, if you are in Kandy, I still recommend you to check it out, yes, don't wear shredded jeans, people won't let you in, don't ask me how to know, it's all blood and tears.

Tickets for the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple were purchased at the self-service ticket machine. There is no manual ticket counter, but if it is not operated, a staff member will come forward to assist in the ticket purchase. The price of is 1,500 rupees. If there is no change, you can find a staff member. Formerly entering the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple requires an additional charge of Rs 300, which is no longer needed. The security level of the temple is very high, and all visitors are subject to strict security checks. Visitors are required to wear long clothes covering their arms and knees. Men can borrow women's scarves if they don't wear long trousers. Buddha Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. It is located on the shore of Kandy Lake, also known as "Dalada Maliwa". The temple was built in 1595 and is famous for offering the tooth relic of the Sri Lankan national treasure Sakyamuni. It is a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and its incense is flourishing. The temple has two floors, the hall is full of halls, and the structure is complex. There are mainly Buddhist temples, drum temples, long halls, chanting halls, big treasures, inner halls, etc. The most important building is the central hall. 3 times in the morning, in the middle and in the evening. In the shocking drum music, 3 sorghums, holding 3 different door keys to open the inner door, enter the inner hall and hold a grand worship ceremony. After the ceremony, the inner hall arches will be opened, allowing believers and tourists to pay tribute to the Buddha's Tooth Tower from the Buddha's Tooth. But in general, the relics are placed in the box. The altar is 3 meters away from the doorway that the visitor can reach. The time for each person to stay in front of this holy room is very limited, so it is hopeless. and.