Sri Lanka Condensed Travel Map
โ Central Ancient Cultural Region โญ Keywords: World Heritage, Historical Monuments, Religious Culture ๐ Dambulla: The Dambulla Cave Temple houses many precious Buddha statues and murals. It is known as Sri Lanka's Dunhuang Grottoes and holds extremely high religious value ๐. ๐ Sigiriya: The must-visit attraction is the Lion Rock, a spectacular palace built on an orange-red boulder high in the sky ๐. ๐ Anuradhapura: The oldest city in Sri Lanka with a wealth of historical sites, the most famous of which is the Bodhi tree with a history of over 2600 years ๐ณ. ๐ Polonnaruwa: A heavily historical ancient city with a vast area, mainly divided into the Royal Palace Complex, the Quadrangle, the Southern Ancient City, and the Northern Ancient City. It is recommended to rent a bicycle for touring ๐ฒ. โ North โญ Keywords: Distant, Off-the-Beaten-Path ๐ Jaffna: The northernmost city in Sri Lanka, which has suffered from war and still has many colonial buildings. Tourism in the north is relatively off-the-beaten-path, with many Hindu temples and many dilapidated buildings yet to be restored, and the atmosphere is more conservative. โ๏ธNot recommended for inexperienced travelers, nor for solo trips, as it is close to India and many people do not speak Sinhalese ๐คง. โ Eastern Coast โญ Keywords: Azure Seas; Sunshine and Sand; Water Sports ๐ Trincomalee: Known as "Little Maldives" of Sri Lanka, the scenery speaks for itself ๐. It is also a famous spot for whale watching ๐ณ and a diving paradise, with beaches offering a variety of water sports such as snorkeling, surfing ๐, and kayaking. ๐ Arugam Bay: Known as one of the top ten surfing beaches ๐, it is a world-class surfing destination that is very famous and cost-effective! You can find surfing shops and training centers everywhere, and it's easy to rent surfboards. Even if you don't surf, Arugam Bay's beautiful seascape and romantic atmosphere can make you fall in love. #Dambulla#Anuradhapura#Polonnaruwa#Jaffna#Trincomalee#Trincomalee Beach#SriLanka #SriLankaTourism #SriLankaTravel #SriLankaGuide