The scenic spots in Sri Lanka are really good. Today, Xiaobian will tell you about the traffic information of this place. You can go and have a look together when you go. Now let's go and have a look at some relevant information. Let's read it down together. On the plane
At present, there are direct flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and other places in China, and the cost is about 3,111 to 4,111. We finally chose AirAsia, which transited in Kuala Lumpur. First of all, we can save some money, visit the Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur to taste delicious food, and fight for a duty-free shop in Malaysia when transiting.
our round-trip air ticket is 2,211 yuan per person, plus the luggage consignment fee we bought alone, which adds up to 1 * * * 5,111 yuan for two people. It may be more cost-effective to brush the air ticket a few months in advance.
airasia's ticket includes a hand luggage: a hand luggage can be boarded, and its size can't exceed 56cm x 36cm x 23cm (including the handle, wheels and side pockets), and it must be able to fit in the luggage rack of the cabin. And a small package: a laptop bag/handbag/backpack or other small packages with a size of not more than 41cm x 31cm
x11cm, which can be put under the front seat.
To put it simply, one person can carry two pieces of luggage on the plane for free. The official requirement is that the total weight of the two pieces of luggage should not exceed 7 kilograms. However, many experiments have proved that only the boarding box is weighed when checking in, so as long as it does not exceed it, it will be fine. No one cares about backpacks and satchels.
So, in the end, the two people only bought 21kg of luggage to check in (about six or seven hundred dollars round trip), a boarding box and a backpack. Once again, the experiment proved that it was enough for a 13-day trip, and there was even room to bring some handwritten letters back.
There are generally two options for the shuttle
to arrive at the first night, one is to live in Colombo, and the other is to live in Negombo, which is closer to the airport. We choose to stay in Negombo, and the hotel we booked provides free pick-up service. After booking, the hotel will send a confirmation email, which is very thoughtful. If you don't include pick-up, you can also ask in advance whether to provide paid pick-up service. If you can't provide it, you can make a reservation at Universal Flying Pig or Ant Cell.
We booked the delivery directly with the front desk of Colombo Hotel, which is not only convenient and easy, but also cheaper than the online one (around RMB 121), but most of them need to be paid directly in cash. Remember to reserve some money at last. Chartered car
The traffic in Sri Lanka is not very developed, and the terrain is rugged and changeable. I have read a few travel notes before, and generally choose to hire a car, but some people rely on public transportation all the time, because both cities and scenic spots can be reached. Because we didn't want to waste time on traffic, we finally chose the most comfortable and convenient chartered tour, and we didn't have to worry about taking the wrong train or long-distance bus at all, so we could make the trip comfortable in hot weather.
It is suggested that you should find a reliable chartered car service online and consult the customer service in advance. After many comparisons, I chose a one-price all-inclusive (one-price, driver's tip is counted), because many chartered cars will limit the mileage and time, and once they exceed it, they will be charged extra, so be sure to consult clearly before booking.
Rumesh, our driver, born in 1981s, is very humorous and optimistic. He speaks fluent English. Whenever he sees him, he smiles all over his face. Besides being a driver, he also acts as a guide. He introduces us to Sri Lanka's scenic spots or human history every day, and his professionalism and service are good. In addition, Sri Lanka is a tipping country, so remember to tip the driver 1111 rupees every day. Train
Sri Lanka has been praised by many travel magazines as "the country with the most beautiful train lines in the world", among which two essential lines are the most beautiful and must not be missed, one is the "mountain train" that shuttles through the alpine tea garden, and the other is the "sea train" that is regarded as the inspiration source of Master Miyazaki Hayao. Although the train looks old, the carriage is not particularly messy. The train always passes slowly, so that we can enjoy the scenery and feel the excitement of hanging the train.
There are three kinds of carriages in Sri Lanka's Train No.1 * *, which are not expensive, and the first-class seat is the best (the legendary sightseeing carriage), but you need to buy tickets on Sri Lanka's railway official website 11 days in advance. It is good to buy tickets directly on the spot for second-class seats and third-class seats. Most of the third-class seats are local people and are more grounded. In particular, there is no one checking in the train here, and there is no seat number. Just get on the train and find a seat directly. Different train routes, sitting on the left or the right determines that you will see completely different scenery along the way. Remember to sit on the left side of the train direction so that you can see the sea!
The mountain train
takes seven hours to sit down, and can be divided into two sections, namely Kandy-nuwara eliya and nuwara eliya-Eller. If the time is too long, it is recommended to choose a section of experience. After careful consideration, we finally chose the most essential section: nuwara eliya-Eller, which is only more than three hours' drive and has a panoramic view.
Sea Train
This is the most anticipated train route for this trip. I was longing for the small sea train when I first saw it in Spirited Away. This train is from Galle to Colombo, the capital. Although it has been running along the coastline, it actually only runs for a short time at the seaside, which is more than ten minutes. It is suggested to buy the train after 3 pm, so it is more likely to see the sunset at sea. You can get off at Fort
station, but this station is not the terminal, so don't wait until the last stop before you get off. Look at Googlemap and ask the local people nearby to confirm that this station is the largest railway station in Colombo, and you can get off and go to the major hotels in the city.