Sigiriya Lion Rock, A Majestic Citadel on a Lion Rock

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Climb up to the top of the rocks and enjoy the beautiful scenery from afar
4.5
UNESCO World Cultural
Natural Heritage

Introduction

Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock, is a real aerial palace situated on a giant orange rock. This place not only has the natural wonders of Australia's Uluru, but also has amazing human architectural wonders that amaze every first-time visitor. It is hailed as the eight wonders of the world, an important tourist attraction in Sri Lanka's "cultural golden triangle", and also one of the world-class precious heritage sites protected by UNESCO.
Address
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Opening hours
8:00am-6:00pm
Transportation
Take a bus from Colombo to Dambulla, with one every hour at 120 rupees/person, with a travel time of 1.5 hours. From Dambulla, take a TUTU car to Lion Rock for about 600 rupees and 30 minutes.
Phone 0094721773006

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