What is the best month to go to Sri Lanka?

Travel during the Spring Festival and talk about the unknown beauty of Sri Lanka! Let's talk about what I find interesting in Sri Lanka:

1. Climb to the top of Lion Mountain.

When you come to Sri Lanka, Lion Rock is one of the must-see attractions. This is the eighth wonder of the world in the eyes of local people.

Maybe the girls will feel tired from climbing the mountain, but it's interesting all the way. There were many monkeys in the jungle on both sides of the road before climbing lion rock. There is no one here to feed them. They are as laid-back as Sri Lanka. I'm not afraid of humans, maybe it's Buddhism that makes animals and people so harmonious.

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

The best time to climb Lion Mountain is in the morning and evening, and try to avoid the scorching sun at noon. Climb to the top of the rock before sunset and you can see the sunset. You should go down the mountain as soon as possible after sunset, because it gets dark quickly and there are all kinds of wild animals waiting around. It is a little dangerous to go down the mountain after dark.

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

Kandy is the second largest city in Sri Lanka. Compared with other cities in Sri Lanka, the climate is wetter and cooler. Because of colonial rule, the architectural style has a sense of royal palace and exotic customs. Most of the scenic spots belong to Buddhist culture, Buddha tooth relics and national treasures, which are treasured in the Buddha tooth temple in Kandy. The annual Buddha Tooth Festival is one of the biggest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka. The Buddha tooth relic will be placed on the back of the most gorgeous elephant and displayed throughout the parade.

The most important tourist attraction in Kandy should be Foya Temple. It is said that the Buddha's tooth is hidden in the temple, so the incense is strong, and tens of thousands of people come here to worship every day. When you come here, you can see pilgrims lining up and there are a sea of people. The altar table was covered with 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. In such an atmosphere, they can't help being infected by their piety.

(Flowers for Buddha)

Some tips:

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

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

3. Go to New Eli and stay at the Heritage Tea Factory Hotel.

Nouvelle Elie, meaning the city of wilderness or the light of the city, is an English 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, beautiful scenery and pleasant climate.

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

4. Take the train in Sri Lanka

There are two trains in Sri Lanka that can't be missed. 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 Ha Pourtal in Horton Plain National Park to Ella, which is a train route passing through the central plateau tea factory. 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 inside.

Trains in Sri Lanka don't stop all the time. The train doors are always open. The train shuttled slowly through the winding tropical jungle. It feels like a fairy tale world in The Wizard of Oz. From Nano Noah to Ella is the most essential part and the most popular part for tourists. When the train entered the misty mountainous area, a blue train slowly passed through the clouds between tea gardens in Shan Ye. Outside the window, the tea garden is uniform. Occasionally, you can see local tea pickers wearing bright colors working hard, which makes people feel that they have not been disturbed by impetuous and noisy modern civilization, and even have the illusion of going back in 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 route from Colombo to Monte Raviglia. Sitting on the train, there is a boundless blue ocean outside the window, and the fresh sea breeze is coming, and the troubles in my heart are melting a little.

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

(The intoxicating sunset outside the window)

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

Say something practical:

Eat: food in Lanka is relatively cheap. I ordered the most expensive food in the most upscale restaurant in Colombo, and there were only more than 200 people for four.

Wear: since you are a girl, short-sleeved shorts with beach skirts, scarves/shawls can wrap yourself. There are air conditioners everywhere, slightly open.

If you can swim: bring a bathing suit. All three-star hotels have swimming pools.

Walking barefoot in the ancient city in the afternoon, socks (not stockings) may be burned, because you have to walk barefoot in all Buddhist temples.

Clothing entering Buddhist temples requires sleeves (short sleeves are also acceptable) and covers the knees.

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

Accommodation: The price range of three-star hotels in Colombo is 250-500 yuan/night, and most family hotels are limited to 300 yuan+/night.

OK: That's the flow. It takes about 3-4 hours to drive between scenic spots. The road is not very bumpy, but the road is narrow. If you need an international driver's license to rent a car, pay attention to the left side of the country.

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

Tu Tu is also the main means of transportation. It is actually an electric tricycle, a symbol of Sri Lanka. Have a chance to experience it.

(electric tricycle 5 yuan/km, taxi (airport-Colombo) 12 yuan, third-class train (Colombo-Kandy section) 4 yuan, long-distance bus fare 5- 1 1 yuan, chartered car 300-500 yuan/day. )

★ Tips: Matters needing attention when riding a rabbit car:

There is also a cheating driver in the scenic spot who may show you around. It is best to study the route and map first, and it is recommended to install Google Maps.

Judging whether the driver really knows where the address is by the other person's expression.

Drivers in most residential areas are simple and kind people, but there are many unexpected drivers in tourist areas.

If you are in Colombo, be sure to bring Tu Tu with a meter reader.

Other practical information:

Plug: The three-hole round-headed plug used here must be equipped with a converter, and all our hotels are borrowed. The global universal conversion plug sent by mobile phone is very practical. However, this socket in Sri Lanka also has a small knock. You must prepare a ballpoint pen and move the mechanism in the top hole before inserting it into the two holes below.

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

Money: 1 RMB =20 rupees. The exchange rate is basically stable.

Because you can't directly change RMB into rupees, you need to change it into dollars at home. The exchange rate at the airport exit is also fair.

It is recommended to carry a certain amount of cash, and the ATM should not be 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 scope of application, similar to American Express. The latter has more preferential activities.

Credit cards can be used in supermarkets and food cities in Kearse. It is a guaranteed supermarket, and it is also very common.

Tip:

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

The general standards are:

Hotel bellboy: 50- 100 rupees/piece

Drivers and tour guides: 200- 1000 rupees or a tip equivalent to 10% of the total fee.

Hotel cleaner: at most 100 rupees/day.

Attendant: It's usually 10% of the bill, but if the restaurant and the bill have been collected 1, there is no need to tip. In this case, if you think the service is good, you can give it 20-50 rupees.

Temple Shoe Manager: 20 rupees/piece

★ Tip: Sri Lankan gems are very famous, but the market is full of unknown fake synthetic gems and prices. If you need to buy, please choose a regular shop and have a certificate. Don't be afraid to kill! Price! Kill, kill, kill, kill! !

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

Summary: 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.