What Makes Colombo Special?

Wondering what makes Colombo stand out among the capitals in Asia? This stunning city blends colonial heritage, modern attractions, rich culture, and mouthwatering cuisine all within this amazing hotspot. From exploring colourful markets and serene temples and holy sites, to trying out some tasty street food and exquisite rooftop bars, Colombo has something for everyone! Here's how to experience its vibrant spirit and discover what truly makes it special.

Gangaramaya Temple and its stunning beauty

The Gangaramaya, an epitome of Sri Lankan culture and religion, is a stunning site where millions of Buddhists and Sri Lankans visit to pray. This stunning location is aesthetically pleasing as it's surrounded by various antique statues, and almost all of them are Buddha statues! Opposite the temple, surrounded by the Beira River, is another site of the temple that is stunning and very peaceful. It would be a great place to start the journey of uncovering beautiful Sri Lanka.

Colombo is famous for this stunning location just because of the cultural significance it holds to the city, as it's a place for worship, visitors are expected to dress modestly and remove footwear when entering, and it is a place to most definitely be visited.

Mesmerising views at Lotus towers

The Lotus Tower is a newer landmark that has some of the most breathtaking views of the nightlife of Colombo. A great place to visit at night and spend a few quiet minutes in silence, looking at the beauty that is Colombo. 

The towers recently opened up an immersive experience where its visitors can experience technological immersive experiences to take pictures and also learn more about the history and heritage of Sri Lanka. The tower features more daring adventures as well, now such as bungee jumping, which is yet to be started for the public, but there is also abseiling that has been carried out with safe precautions as well. It's a first for the city, which makes it all the more exciting. For accommodation requirements, a Colombo City Hotel would be the best place to chill after all this thrill and fun!

Fun at Galle Face Green 

A relaxing place that can be perfect to watch the sun setting within the city, it can get quite busy, but it is the epitome of the unity of the people and is something to enjoy. The stretch also features many street food vendors that may not seem very appealing, but can be quite tasty if given a try!

There are many other fun activities for kids or even adults to try out as well, such as,

Bubble blowing

Kite flying

Football

Cricket and many more

If the packed area is not anyone's cup of tea, there is always the One Galle Face Mall that is massive, it's right opposite Galle Face Green and features many fun games, tasty food from a range of international and local brands, as well as apparel and movie screenings. There are many rooftop bars to hang out with friends. For accommodation needs after a tiring day of shopping, it helps that Amari Colombo is pretty much nearby as well, which can be quite helpful.

Dining and shopping at Dutch Hospital

The Dutch Hospital is a perfect place to witness the colonial blend Sri Lanka has mixed with modern flair throughout the architecture of the location. Nowadays, it is quite the business hub as it's surrounded by many high-rise buildings while having flashes of the colonial times through the walls of the fort itself. It's one of the oldest buildings that stands in Colombo and features some interesting shops and restaurants that perfectly blend in with the culture. There are many souvenir shops as well for anyone wanting to take a piece of Sri Lanka back with them.