8-day trip to explore Sri Lanka, classic travel tips and off-the-beaten-path experiences fully revealed!

D3 Danbulla sigiriya lion rock Today's main check-in target is a major landmark in Sri Lanka - Lion Rock, which is known as the eighth wonder of the world. There used to be a magnificent and magnificent sky palace on the top of the rock, but now it has become a paradise for monkeys. There are two must-see points when you come to Lion Rock: one is to climb the spiral staircase to find the world-famous Sigiriya "Angel Girl" mural, and the other is to climb to the top of Lion Rock when the sun is setting. , Watching a beautiful sunset, the vast field of vision, the endless green jungle, and the entire capital can be seen in a panoramic view. Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens On the way from Lion Rock to Kandy, you will pass by the Royal Botanical Garden, which was once the royal garden of the King of Kandy. This is the largest botanical garden in Asia. This giant botanical museum with a history of more than 600 years is like spring all the year round, with more than 4,000 kinds of flowers and plants. It spreads all over the garden. If you walk carefully, you can find many rare and rare species. If you don’t rush to play and take pictures, you can finish shopping in about 2 hours. Temple of the Tooth Another important attraction before arriving at Kandy Lake is the Temple of the Tooth Relic, where the Buddhist holy relic of Sri Lanka - the tooth relic of Buddha Sakyamuni is placed in the temple. Legend has it that there are only two Buddha tooth relics of Sakyamuni in the world, one is treasured in the Buddha Tooth Relic Pagoda at Badachu, Xishan, Beijing, and the other is enshrined in the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Kandy. The Buddha's relic is enshrined in a box, which can only be seen from a distance for the protection of tourists, but it is still worth seeing! Every August during the Buddha’s Tooth Festival, Buddhists from all over the world gather here to participate in grand celebrations. People will dance characteristic dances of Lanka, and hundreds of elephants in festive costumes will parade on the streets. , the scene was very spectacular and lively. D4 Kandy Nuwara Eliya Ride through the tea plantations on a small alpine train There are many train lines in Sri Lanka, covering many places on the island, and it is an indispensable means of transportation. The sea train from Galle to Colombo and the high mountain tea plantation train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella are two railway lines in the whole country, comparable to fairy tales scene in the story. The section of the mountain train scenery is from Nuwara Eliya to ELLA, about 3.5 hours. Nuwara Eliya is surrounded by tea mountains, and the small train slowly shuttles between the rainforest and tea plantations at an altitude of 1,800 meters, which is simply a realistic version of the Wizard of Oz. You can choose the seat on the right side. The rainforest is shrouded in mist as if you are in the clouds. You can also see the tea pickers picking tea in the vast tea garden, and the fragrance of Ceylon black tea blows your face. pink post office With a history of 123 years, the pink post office is located in the center of Nuwara Eliya town. It is an internet celebrity attraction full of girls' hearts. Girls must not forget to come here to punch in the concave shape after visiting the tea garden, full of British style. The pink brick wall is like a fairytale house. When you walk in, there is a small shop selling postcards. If you like it, you can buy a few as souvenirs or send them to friends far away in any corner of the world. There is also a beautiful postcard outside. The red postbox looks great when taking pictures! Tips: 1. There are three types of alpine trains: first class, second class and third class. There are fixed seats in the first class, but the windows are closed, and you cannot stretch your head out to take pictures of the scenery and people, and you need to book tickets online 10 days in advance. There are no fixed seats for second-class and third-class tickets, but there are many people and it is crowded. You need to buy tickets at the station and enter the station in advance to occupy a seat. 2. Opening hours of the tea factory: 09:00-18:00 3. The tea factory has tea tasting and tea tasting experience, which are generally free, and the price of buying tea is relatively affordable. 4. Appropriate tips are required for experiencing tea picking in the tea garden and taking pictures of tea picking girls or taking photos with tea picking girls. 5. Due to the high altitude and low temperature of the alpine train, it is recommended to prepare long clothes and trousers to avoid freezing cold.