Travel to Sri Lanka

There are perfect places for sightseeing in Sri Lanka, so the tourists should be ready to get positive emotions. Colombo, the capital of the country, is a must-see. It impresses the comers by eclectic blend of old and new, traditional and modern, Eastern and Western. The Fort district, the country's business centre, houses official establishments, department stores, and airline offices. It boasts of such sights like the clock tower, a former lighthouse, and President's residence. Explore Cinammon Gardens, Colombo's most fashionable neighbourhood. For the art connoisseurs the city offers the National Museum with a good collection of historical works and the Art Gallery, which focuses on portraiture and temporary exhibits by local artists. Do not miss Kandy, a picturesque town that was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Its Temple of the Tooth has been listed by UNESCO as fabulous site. Wander around the ancient capital of Anuradhapura and feel the atmosphere of age-old civilizations. See the remains of royal palaces, temples and stupas at Polonnaruwa, head for Negombo, Sri Lanka's oldest and best-known fishing village to try fresh fish. Move to Galle – a centre of crafts, like lace-making, ebony-carving and gem-polishing, discover striking Dutch fort of Galle, another UNESCO World Heritage Site of the country. There is no end to places in Sri Lanka where one can get aesthetic pleasure. Sightseeing in the country will enable you to experience something that you have not seen and explored before.

Cool haven from the summer heat – it is Baguio, north of Manila. Its major draws are first of all spectacular countryside, a good variety of restaurants, and of course interesting walking excursions with the stops at the Mansion, summer residence of the Philippine president, Bell Church and Baguio Cathedral. The beautiful rice terraces, listed by UNESCO as World Heritage sites, impress the tourists, coming to Banaue. If you are tired of trekking and looking for the ideal spot for swimming and fishing, then travel to the Hundred Islands group, famous for its white sand beaches and the second-largest marine reservation in the world. Visiting Mindoro island, you will be fascinated by such sights as Mount Halcon, Naujan Lake and Tamaraw Falls. Come across the Visayas – a group of islands between Luzon and Mindanao with the main islands of Cebu, Leyte, Negros, Panay and Samar. All of them have a great variety of things to do and places to visit.