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Introduction to Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya (NUWARAELIYE) is located in the central mountainous area of ??Sri Lanka, with an altitude of 1,889 meters. It is surrounded by mountains and planted with tea trees. It is 180 kilometers away from Colombo and has a year-round temperature of 14-22°C. It is a summer resort in Sri Lanka. It is known as the Garden City of Asia and is famous for its tea mountains, flowers and golf. During the British colonial period, many British people lived here, so many British-style buildings were nicknamed "Little London". Visitors can visit Hakgala Royal Botanic Gardens and taste authentic British black tea at TEA FACTORY. You can also travel to Horton Plains "The End of the World", where the drop is thousands of feet.

Pink Post Office

This English Tudor Revival-style building is located in the center of Nuwara Eliya town. It was built by the British in 1894 and has a clock tower on the roof. . Because the exterior wall of the building is made of red bricks, with white plaster between the bricks, it looks pink from a distance, so it is called the Pink Post Office. In the stamps published by Sri Lanka on December 26, 1990 to commemorate World Post Day, the pink post office was printed on the stamps with a face value of 10 rupees. Nowadays, in addition to the function of the post office itself, it has also become a tourist attraction.

The pink post office in the town is a local specialty. Tourists from China, Europe and the United States will go there to take a few photos and send a few postcards to relatives and friends. It is said that the government plans to sell the post office to Indian businessmen and convert it into a restaurant. To this end, the post office union organized employees to go on strike for many days. Maybe one day you come back and this is no longer a pink post office, but a pink restaurant.

Postcards sold at the post office: 25 rupees/piece, stamps sent to China: 25 rupees/piece.

Horton's Plains National Park

Horton's Plains is a beautiful, quiet and unique place located in Kirigalpotta (2395 meters above sea level) and Totapola (2359 meters above sea level) At the foot of the mountain, it covers an area of ??3,160 hectares. The so-called "plain" itself is also a plateau with an altitude of about 2,000 meters. Most of the Horton Plains are covered by primitive grassland and dotted with a number of dense jungles. Its landforms and species are quite rich. Sri Lankan sambar is the most representative large mammal here, and it also includes long-clawed shrews, purple-faced langurs, Sri Lankan leopards, etc., and this is also an important bird habitat area. Some birds are not only endemic to Sri Lanka. Survive in Holden Plains. Horton Plains is currently the only national park in Sri Lanka where you can hike.

The entrance fee to Horton Plains National Park is about 3,000 rupees, 150 rupees for locals.

New Zealand Ranch

There are two dairy farms and a milk factory on the outskirts of Nuwara Eliya. The New Zealand Farm is one and the farthest and most famous among locals. The center of Sri Lanka's dairy industry is Nuwara Eliya on the plateau. The locals like to bring families and children to the pasture to play during holidays or weekends. Occasionally, some shepherds are seen lying next to the cows, enjoying sunbathing and resting.

Tickets for New Zealand Ranch: 200 rupees (100 rupees for locals)

The cost from the town of Baotutu to New Zealand Ranch is generally 1,500 rupees/car (half a day).

Gregory Lake Park

Gregory Lake is an artificial lake built in 1874. Its name comes from Gregory, the governor at the time and the leader of the project. Lake Gregory is also the largest lake in the Nuwara Eliya region. It is the core area of ??the entire Nuwara Eliya. It was developed very early and has a high degree of completion. At present, Gregory Park has been built, and the surrounding ecology The beautiful environment is a good choice to cultivate your sentiments and relax your body and mind! In the early morning and evening, a large number of wild birds gather around the lake. The ecological environment is first-rate and it is the core area of ??Nuvo. In addition, horseback riding and speedboat tours around the lake are also worth experiencing!

Admission to Gregory Lake Park is 200 rupees.

Centennial Church

Buildings over a century old can be seen everywhere in the town! This church built in 1838 is still well preserved. There is an endless stream of people praying every weekend. I have to marvel at the local people's protection of the building!

Let us pray together: Hope is conceived tonight, angels are conveying joy, lights are lighting up for you, it is a perceived joy, it is you who give me courage and strength, I am in Nuwaraei Lieye prays that you may be with me and fill my heart with joy and my life with peace. Amen!

Mackwoods Tea Factory

Wara Eliya is one of the important production areas of Ceylon black tea. The Mackwoods Tea Factory, built in 1841, is not only the most famous tea factory in Nuwara Eliya. The famous tea factory is also one of the largest and most famous tea factories in Sri Lanka. Looking back on history, this brand of high mountain black tea has been producing high mountain black tea for 160 years, and the tea plantations it owns span several hills.

It is free to visit the tea gardens here, and tea factory staff will lead and explain the tea production process. Visitors can also taste authentic black tea for free, paired with the equally popular chocolate cake, leaving green eyes. It leaves a taste on the tip of your tongue and a trace in your heart.

PS: The teahouse has changed owners, and the signboard similar to Mackwoods in Hollywood has been demolished!

Meisna Tea Castle

Mlesna is known as "Naturally is the Best" and is the royal drink designated by the royal family. When heads of state visit Sri Lanka, they often appear at important occasions such as state banquets. Using the famous local black tea from Ceylon and combining with excellent tea blenders, we provide nearly 3,000 kinds of flavored black tea. The Meisner Tea Castle in Nuwara Eliya currently not only tastes and sells tea, but is also a good place to visit tea gardens, dine and relax.

PS: Meissner Tea Castle is about 25 kilometers away from the town of Nouveau. If you don’t charter a bus, you can take the air-conditioned bus to Hatton at the bus station!

Pedro Tea Factory

Pedro Tea Factory is located 3.5 kilometers northeast of Nuwara Eliya. In Nuwole Eliya Tea Garden, his brand is also very common. This tea factory also has a long history. It was founded in 1885 and still retains the craftsmanship of the 19th century. Its Lover’s Leap brand is also well-known internationally.

PS: The Pedro Tea Factory is about 6 kilometers away from Nuvo Town. You can go there by tutu, and the round trip costs about 600 rupees.

＊Warm reminder＊

The commonly known "Ceylon black tea" is just a general term, which generally refers to the black tea produced in the Ceylon region. Only tea produced in Sri Lanka can be called 100%. It is called Ceylon black tea. Many black teas on the market also claim to be Ceylon black tea, but they are actually blended with black tea from India, Kenya and other producing areas.

In order to regulate the export of Ceylon black tea, the tea export authority of the Sri Lankan government issued the "Ceylon Tea Quality Mark", a sword-holding lion logo. The upper part of the rectangular logo is a lion holding a sword in its right front paw. , the lower part has two rows of English. The upper row is the word Ceylontea, which means "Ceylon tea", and the lower row is the word Symbolofquality, which means "quality mark". Ceylon black tea with this mark is recognized by the Sri Lankan government. Pure Ceylon black tea. Be sure to look carefully when purchasing!

Colombo to Nuwara Eliya

There are buses and trains from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya. There are air-conditioned buses and ordinary non-air-conditioned buses, but there are relatively few air-conditioned buses. , there are only 2 flights a day, about 5 hours, directly to the bus station in the town. The train time will be longer, about 7 hours. The train arrived at a train station called NANUO OYA, about 10 kilometers away from the town. You need to take a bus or tutuk to get to the town.

Kandy Nuwara Eliya

Kandy Nuwara Eliya can also be reached by bus or train. There are many air-conditioned buses, which usually depart every hour. The distance is It’s not long, but it takes about 3 hours. It’s a winding mountain road, so those who get motion sickness need to take precautions. The train is much better, and the tea garden scenery along the way will make you intoxicated. If you don’t have time to take the tea plantation train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, this section can make up for your regrets.

Nuwara Eliya to Galle

There are two buses from Nuwara Eliya to Galle every morning, at 6:40 and 7:40 respectively. The whole journey takes about 7 hours and passes through Ella, Tisse, Tangalle, Matara, Mirissa and Unawatuna.

Tea Garden Train

There are two most beautiful train lines in Sri Lanka, one is the romantic "Sea Train" of Spirited Away, and the other is like traveling through "The Wizard of Oz" 》The tea garden train in the fairy tale world described. The tea garden train refers to the section from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. You can take the tea garden train and travel at a slow speed through the mountain tea gardens. Outside the window are the neatly divided tea gardens, and you can occasionally see colorfully dressed tea gardens. The tea ladies work hard, making people feel that this place is not disturbed by the impetuous and noisy modern civilization, and even creates the illusion of turning back time.

Select the timetable from Nuwara Eliya (the train station is called Nanu Oya, a 20-minute drive from the town, so plan well) to Ella (the station is called elle) You need to purchase your own train and seat tickets in advance.

Grand Hotel Indian Restaurant

Located not far from the golf club, the Grand Hotel not only provides a rich buffet, but also has an independent Indian restaurant and Thai restaurant. The Indian restaurant is next to the cafe directly opposite the hotel, and there is a Thai restaurant on the first basement floor of the hotel.

Huayuan Chinese Restaurant

Huayuan Chinese Restaurant is the only Chinese restaurant in the town of Nuwara Eliya. It is located on the boat on Lake Gregory, allowing you to dine At the same time, you can enjoy the beautiful lake view and the tea garden scenery not far away. The restaurant focuses on Sichuan cuisine.

Signature dishes: boiled beef, saliva chicken, spicy shrimp, green onion and ginger crab, etc.

Per capita consumption: RMB 60

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Grand Hotel is located in the town center of Nuwara Eliya, close to the golf club and a 10-minute walk from the Pink Post Office and the bus station. The hotel has nearly 100 guest rooms. It is a local four-star hotel and has independent restaurants such as a buffet restaurant, Thai restaurant and Indian restaurant to provide catering services.

The large garden at the entrance and the afternoon tea and coffee bar are also good places for tourists to take photos and relax.

China Mountain Stream Courtyard

China Mountain Stream Courtyard is located on the shores of Lake Gregory. It is a Chinese-run inn with only 5 double rooms and 5 family rooms. In the morning, you can jog along the lakeside and bathe in the scenery of the lake and mountains, which is a unique experience. The inn provides free WiFi, private parking and Chinese meal service.

Booking reservation name: Mountain Stream Courtyard

Chinese Garden Villa

Chinese Garden Villa is located 700 meters from Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya, surrounded by There are landscapes such as a racecourse. Rooms offer mountain, lake, or garden views. Provides free WiFi, parking service and Chinese food service.

Booking reservation name: China Garden Nuwara Eliye