Joanna James
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is an exciting and vibrant metropolis with a distinctively multicultural air that welcomes you with open arms the moment you set foot on its soil. Once a port city speeding trade and business with Asia, Colombo is the entryway to the lovely tropical island nation.
The temple is one of the most notable Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka as well as a specimen of historical interest which goes back to a century bygone. As you approach the holiest of Buddhist spaces, your eyes will be captivated by the giant Buddha statue and the intricate wall paintings illustrating Buddhist myths and legends.
The statue of the Buddha at the temple radiates the same calm and clarity that permeate the space. Inside the temple complex, there is a museum in which you can see and observe the remains of designs belonging to China and Thailand.
Galle Face Green is a huge stretch of green positioned between both the Ceylon Intercontinental Hotel as well as Galle Face Green Hotel which is preferred by tourists and residents for fresh air walking sessions. The velvety emerald walkway of Galle Face Green was established in 1859 as to preserve the place against Portuguese incursions.
At the end of a long day, you can take in the breathtaking sunset from Galle Face Green beach. If you need a break after your excursion, there are plenty of hotels in Colombo city such as the Mandarina Colombo for some well-deserved rest.
One of the extravagant things to enjoy in Colombo is golfing only at Royal Colombo Golf Club which stands as a place of colonial legacy in Sri Lanka and a recreational institution built up by the British for golfing aficionados.
Founded in 1880, the Royal Colombo Golf Club is the first golf club in Sri Lanka and a convivial location to unwind your weekend blues and foster new friendships. The open convivial environment of the golf club entices you to a magnificent dinner and small gathering.
It's fair to say that the abundance of tourist attractions in Vihara Mahadevi Park, which the locals affectionately refer to as the "garden city of the east," makes Sri Lanka a popular tourist destination. It is the oldest park in Colombo which used to be titled Victoria Park after the title of the then royalty of Queen Victoria.
The maintained turf and concrete pathways under the shade of palms are a fantastic spot to go for a stroll.
Looking for some insane entertaining things to do in Colombo during vacation if you are visiting with your chums? Try your hand at the exhilarating slot machines and enjoy live band performances by Sri Lankan artists as well as DJs to ramp up your energy levels.
Whenever you hit one of these locations, don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge your sense of taste with a selection of exquisite seafood they serve.
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