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1. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
5.9
4.5
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498 Reviews
based on 12.1k reviews
Temples
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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.
Kandy
41.2km from Kitulgala
Opens at 08:30
2. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
5.7
4.6
/5
219 Reviews
Nature Reserves
National Parks
Zoos
吴青芸
@🇱🇰 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.
Pinnawala
34.8km from Kitulgala
Nearby City
3. Kandy Lake
5.7
4.6
/5
201 Reviews
based on 3.9k reviews
Lakes
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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.
Kandy
41.1km from Kitulgala
Free
Opens at 09:00
4. Colombo National Museum
5.9
4.5
/5
181 Reviews
based on 1.3k reviews
No. 1 of Top Best Things to Do in Colombo
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.
Colombo
63.1km from Kitulgala
Nearby City
5. Nuwara Eliya Post Office
5.2
4.4
/5
80 Reviews
Historical Architectures
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write a postcard to your loved ones for only 59 cents!and see their historical post office in downtown nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya
37.5km from Kitulgala
Free
Opens at 07:30
6. Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya
5.1
4.5
/5
183 Reviews
based on 3.8k reviews
Botanical Gardens
Lavender and Sun
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.
Kandy
36.2km from Kitulgala
Nearby City
7. New Zealand Farm
5.0
4.4
/5
57 Reviews
Grasslands
亲亲股太乐
I used to think that New Zealand was an island country. I didn't expect the scenery here to be so rich and beautiful, snowy mountains, rivers, meadows, and pastures. Tourism resources and varieties are very rich. Traveling here is really worth it.
Nuwara Eliya
43.1km from Kitulgala
Nearby City
8. Independence Square
5.1
4.5
/5
228 Reviews
No. 3 of Top Best Things to Do in Colombo
City Parks
Historical Sites
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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.
Colombo
62.5km from Kitulgala
Free
Opens at 06:00
9. Horton Plains National Park
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4.6
/5
199 Reviews
based on 1.1k reviews
National Parks
UNESCO World Heritage - Natural Sites
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In a relatively flat place, you can enjoy the scenery while walking, blue sky and white clouds, green vegetation, very eye-catching. There are also some small red or yellow flowers dotted with it. It is said that it is a plain, but there are also parts of the hiking route that climb up and down. It takes a little physical effort to see Baker Falls. There are also some gravel roads, which need attention when walking.
Nuwara Eliya
46km from Kitulgala
Nearby City
10. Galle Face Green
5.2
4.5
/5
109 Reviews
based on 2.0k reviews
No. 2 of Top Best Things to Do in Colombo
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Gala Face Beach 🏖️: Stunning views and serene waters! Must visit place in Srilanka
Colombo
64.7km from Kitulgala
Free
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