What should I pay attention to when going to Sri Lanka?

In Sri Lanka, nodding and shaking your head means the opposite of China. Nodding means no, shaking your head means yes. Sri lankans eat food with the thumb, forefinger and middle finger of their right hand. Give gifts to local people, not flowers. They should use their right hand when eating and accepting gifts.

Step 2: taboo

(1) In addition to the religious rule that "no food is allowed after noon", Buddhists in Sri Lanka have other rules, such as not entering entertainment places, not riding bicycles, not running fast, not riding a car pulled by a mother animal, not wearing watches, and not entering temples barefoot. Most Sri Lankans believe in Buddhism. In daily life, people have great respect for monks. By bus, ordinary people get on the bus from the back door, and monks get on the bus from the front door. There are seats for monks in front of the bus, and others are not allowed to sit well.

(2) It is forbidden for them to pass things or food with their left hand, which is considered as a dirty and despicable hand. So it is extremely impolite to pass things to them with your left hand. Sri Lankan monks prohibit drinking; I don't like mushrooms either. Muslims in Sri Lanka are forbidden to eat pork and pig products.

3. Public security situation

In Sri Lanka, security is basically guaranteed. Only some areas in the north are still sensitive. You can look for safety information on the government official website before you travel. The local people in Sri Lanka are warm and simple. But be careful when you go out. Try to travel together, especially girls. It is best not to travel alone. Young girls may be harassed when they take public transport.

4. Food safety

Sri Lanka is located in the tropics, and food is easy to deteriorate. To be on the safe side, try to eat in a regular restaurant and bring medicine for diarrhea.

Extended data:

Sri Lanka has a rich natural and cultural heritage and a unique and charming cultural atmosphere, and is known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean". The sky over Sri Lanka is filled with rich spices. With the diffuse aroma, the charm of this promised land is covered by temples and temple forests in the ancient city. Beautiful butterflies, birds and lively animals make this land full of exotic customs and make people linger.

Colombo, the capital, is one of the ancient cities in Sri Lanka. Temujin and water lily, the national trees, can be seen everywhere in the street. Coconut trees soar into the sky and are lush. Various religious temples and Christian churches complement each other, and the whole city exudes charming temperament. The National Museum is located in the south of Victoria Park in Colombo, which is one of the main landscapes in Colombo.

It is the largest collection of cultural relics in Sri Lanka, displaying precious cultural relics in various historical periods, the most striking of which is the monument built in Sri Lanka by Sambo, the eunuch of the Ming Dynasty, when he went to the Western Ocean. The top of the monument is engraved with China's designs and words.

References:

Sri Lanka-Baidu Encyclopedia