Colombo Travel Guide, Sri Lanka
Colombo City
Scenic spot introduction:
Colombo is the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka and is known as the "Crossroad of the East". Located on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, it is a typical Southeast Asian coastal city. It has beautiful coastal scenery, noisy night markets and casinos; cheerful and wild percussion music, devout religious believers; towering skyscrapers, and The splendid temple halls...Attractions distribution:
Colombo is located on the seaside. The city has green trees, colorful flowers and quiet scenery. It is a typical Southeast Asian seaside city. It has beautiful coastal scenery, noisy night markets and casinos, cheerful and wild percussion music, and splendid temple halls. …Walking on the streets of Colombo’s old city, you can see Hindu and Buddhist temples, Islamic temples and Christian churches built in the past. Buildings of different religions complement each other here.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, vacation, entertainment, city, religion, monumentsTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Sri Lanka>Colombo City
How to get there:
Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport is 36 kilometers away from Colombo city. It is currently the only port of entry into Sri Lanka from other countries. You can take a taxi from the airport to the city, which takes about 1 hour and costs 500 rupees. You can also take bus, bus No. 187 to Colombo Railway Station and Fort, the ticket is 50 rupees.
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Tickets
Colombo ticket prices:
National Museum, Colombo: USD 3
Scenic area opening hours:
Colombo National Museum: 8:00-11:30
Travel Tips
Best time to visit:
Every year in July and August, people celebrate the Buddha Tooth Relic Festival with a variety of local specialties such as dance, music and elephant performances.
Shopping recommendations:
Gem and Ceylon Black Tea
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