Scenic spot introduction:
The Golden Temple of Dambulla is one of the greatest cave temples in Asia. It is located in the middle of the island of Sri Lanka and is a relatively typical cave temple. The grottoes are excavated on the slope of a rocky mountain. They include five temples and are the largest and best-preserved cave temples in Sri Lanka. They are of great religious and artistic value and demonstrate the artistic charm of Buddhism.Attractions distribution:
The focus of the Golden Temple in Dambulla is the caves on the mountain, mainly Cave No. 1 and Cave No. 2. The main attractions include various Buddha statues such as lotuses on the soles of the feet, murals, sitting Buddhas, standing Buddhas, etc. Other attractions include golden pagodas, groups of Buddhas, etc. Plastics, monkeys, ponds, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
Golden Temple, murals, reclining Buddha, temples, caves, Buddha statuesAttraction Address
Travel Guide
travelling guideline:
1. You need to take off your shoes to enter the Dambulla Golden Temple and climb barefoot on the stone steps to the cave temple on the mountain. This is a challenge for tourists' endurance and physical strength.
2. There are five grottoes in the Grotto Temple. The focus of the tour is Grottoes 1 and 2. The other three grottoes are smaller in scale and not as big as the first two grottoes.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Sri Lanka
How to get there:
Kandy-Lion Rock-Dambulla are on the same line. You can charter a car or take a bus to go there, which is very convenient.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Dambulla Golden Temple ticket price:
1150 rupees
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00-18:00
