What month is the best to go to Sri Lanka?

Traveling during the Spring Festival, talk about the unknown beauty of Sri Lanka!

Let's talk about what I find interesting in Sri Lanka:

1. Climb to the highest place of Lion Rock

When you come to Sri Lanka, Lion Rock is one of the scenic spots that must not be missed. This is the eighth wonder of the world in the eyes of local people.

Maybe girls will feel tired from climbing the mountain, but the journey was quite interesting. There are many monkeys in the jungle on both sides of the road before climbing lion rock. There is no one to feed them here. They are as laid-back as Sri Lanka. I am not afraid of human beings, perhaps because it is Buddhism, which leads to such harmony between animals and people.

(The monkeys here ... all seem to be flat-headed, especially neat)

The best climbing time for Lion Rock is every morning and evening. Try to avoid the hot sun at noon. You can see the sunset when you climb the top of the rock before sunset, and you should go down as soon as possible after sunset, because it is getting dark quickly and there are all kinds of wild animals waiting around, so it is a little dangerous to go down when it gets dark.

2. Kandy: Feel inner peace in the Buddha's Tooth Temple

Kandy is the second largest city in Sri Lanka, and the climate is more humid and cool than other cities in Sri Lanka. Because of the colonial rule, the architectural style has a sense of royal palace and exotic customs. Most of the scenic spots belong to Buddhist culture, and the Buddha tooth relic, the national treasure, is treasured in the Buddha tooth temple in Kandy. The annual Buddha's Tooth Festival is one of the biggest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka. The Buddha's Tooth Relic will be placed on the back of the most ornate elephant and paraded throughout.

The most important tourist attraction in Kandy should be the Buddha's Tooth Temple. It is said that the Buddha's tooth of Sakyamuni is hidden in the temple, so the incense is flourishing, and tens of thousands of people come here to worship every day. When you come here, you can see the pilgrims lined up and there were a sea of people. The altar table is full of purple water lilies and white plumeria. Men, women and children in white dresses sit on the floor, their hands folded, and their expressions are very pious. Being in such an atmosphere, they can't help but be infected by their piety.

(Flowers for Buddha)

A few tips:

1. Preparing a white suit will bring us closer to the local people;

2. All temples in Lanka must enter barefoot. If you are afraid of licking your feet, you can prepare a pair of cotton socks.

3. Go to Nouvelle Elie and stay at Heritage Tea Factory Hotel

Nouvelle Elie means the city of wilderness or the light of the city. It is an English-style town with several famous tea factories. Known as the garden city of Asia, it is famous for its hills, canyons and waterfalls, surrounded by mountains, with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate.

Tea Factory Hotel is very English, and you will feel like a lifetime ago when you walk in. And hidden in the depths of the mountains, just like a paradise. There are not many rooms, and the small room is warm and comfortable. Because of the cold climate in the mountains, there is also a stove for heating. This place should be very suitable for the landlord to quietly close for a few days ~

4. Take the train in Sri Lanka

There are two trains in Sri Lanka that you can't miss. One is the misty mountain train in NANUOYAELLA, and the other is the seaside train in GALLECOLOMBO.

① Alpine train refers to the land railway from Haputale in Horton Plains National Park to Ella, which is a train route passing through tea factories in the central plateau. Sitting on the train along the way, you can not only see the dense and fresh jungle, but also see the famous tea garden in Lanka and the busy tea pickers in it.

The train in Sri Lanka doesn't stop all the time, and the train gate is open all the time. The train slowly shuttles through the winding tropical jungle. It makes people feel like a fairy tale world in the Wizard of Oz. From Nanuoya to Ella is the most essential part, and it is also the most popular part for tourists. When the train enters the misty mountainous area, a blue-painted train slowly passes through the clouds between tea gardens in Shan Ye. Outside the window, tea gardens are neatly divided. Occasionally, local tea pickers dressed in bright colors can be seen working hard, which makes people feel that it seems that it has not been disturbed by impetuous and noisy modern civilization, and even produces an illusion of reversing time.

② The sea train is a coastal railway from Colombo to Galle. In fact, many people will choose the most important coastal part, that is, the most essential part of the whole line to sit in Monte Raviglia from Colombo. Sitting on the train, there is a blue and boundless ocean outside the window, and the fresh sea breeze is coming, and the troubles in my heart are melted little by little.

This situation makes people feel that this train is the prototype of the sea train in Spirited Away, Miyazaki Hayao. Friends who have seen Chihiro should be able to imagine the train running in the vast sea in a different world of water and sky, Chihiro and faceless people sitting quietly in their seats.

(the intoxicating sunset glow outside the window)

What I enjoy most is leaning against the train door at dusk, bathing in the sea breeze, listening to the waves and feeling the afterglow of the sunset.

Let's talk about some practical things:

Eat: Langkawi food is cheaper. I ordered the most expensive food at the most exclusive restaurant in Colombo, and there were only over 2 people for four.

wear: since you are a girl, short-sleeved shorts with a beach skirt and a scarf/shawl that can wrap yourself. There are air conditioners everywhere and they are slightly turned on.

if you can swim: bring a bathing suit. All hotels above three stars have swimming pools.

socks (not stockings) may be burned if you visit all Buddhist temples barefoot in the afternoon.

When entering a Buddhist temple, you should wear sleeves (short sleeves are also acceptable) and cover your knees.

Don't fill the box too full. Girls may be interested in buying the special clothes of Lanka (such as sari).

Accommodation: The price range of three-star hotels in Colombo is 25-5 yuan/night, and most family hotels are limited to 3 yuan+/night.

ok: that's the traffic. It takes about 3-4 hours to drive between scenic spots. The road conditions are not very bumpy, but the roads are narrow. If you need an international driver's license to rent a car, you should pay attention to the left side of the country.

trains are mountain trains and sea trains, but they are all, very, very slow.

Tutu is also the main means of transportation. It is actually an electric tricycle, which is a symbol of Sri Lanka. You may wish to experience it if you have the opportunity.

(electric tricycle 5 yuan /km, taxi (airport-Colombo city) 12 yuan, third-class train seat (Colombo-Kandy section) 4 yuan, long-distance bus fare 5-11 yuan, chartered car 3-5 yuan/day. )

★Tips: Precautions for taking the tutu bus:

There are still drivers in the scenic spot who may take you around. You'd better study the route and map first, and suggest installing Google Maps.

Make sure whether the driver really knows where the address is through the other person's expression.

drivers in most residential areas are simple and good people, but there are many sudden drivers in tourist areas.

if you are in Colombo, you must take TuTu with a meter-punching device.

Other practical information:

Plug: The plug with three holes and round head used here must be equipped with a converter, which is borrowed from all hotels where we live. The global universal conversion plug sent by the cellular phone is very practical. However, this socket in Sri Lanka also has a small knock on the door. You must prepare a ballpoint pen and move the mechanism in the top hole before you can insert it into the two holes below.

Language: English is one of the official languages in Sri Lanka. Although they have a strong curry flavor, communication is not a problem. If your English is not very good, don't worry, a few simple words and gestures will surely make people understand. If you are still worried, you'd better have a translator on your mobile phone who can look up words offline.

money: 1 rmb =2 rupees. The exchange rate is basically stable.

because RMB can't be directly exchanged for rupees, it needs to be exchanged for US dollars at home. The exchange rate at the airport exit is also very fair.

it is recommended to carry a certain amount of cash, and the ATM is not too close to the scenic spot.

VISA credit card can be used in several big cities (Colombo, Kandy, Goyle) and all star-rated hotels. MasterCard has a slightly smaller application range, similar to AmericanExpress. The latter has more preferential activities.

both keels supermarket and Food City can use credit cards. It is a guaranteed supermarket, and it is also very common.

Tip:

Sri Lanka is a tip, and tourists need to pay a certain tip.

The general standard is:

Hotel bellboy: 5-1 rupees/piece

Driver and tour guide: 2-1 rupees or a tip equivalent to 1% of the total cost

Hotel cleaner: up to 1 rupees/day

Restaurant waiter: generally 1% of the bill, but if the restaurant and the bill,

Temple Shoe Keeper: 2 rupees/piece

★Tips: Sri Lanka's gemstones are very famous, but the market is full of fake synthetic gemstones and unpredictable prices. If you need to buy, please choose a regular store, have a certificate, and don't be afraid to kill boldly! Price! Kill, kill, kill, kill ! !

Public security: The civil war has long since ended, much better than India. Service facilities and service level are better than those in general Southeast Asia. But like most tourist places, girls should not travel alone at night or show off their wealth.

conclusion: Lanka is a place where you can meet smiling faces everywhere. I hope you can get out of your inner haze and feel the beauty of life again.