Colombo is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the beautiful country of Sri Lanka. Over the last few years, it has experienced a boom in the building of skyscrapers, new roads, and hotels. Its mixture of modern life and architecture and the old colonial buildings and charming ruins make Colombo rather unique. Despite lacking bucket-list kind of sights which other capitals in Asia have, Colombo is an attractive city that is worth visiting. Dedicate to it at least one day at least to get a taste of the bustle of city life in Sri Lanka. #travel #colombo #capital #asia #srilanka

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Simply walking around Colombo is a great way to soak into the vibe of the city. If you are looking to get some shopping done walk down Malawaththa road. Here you’ll find several shops selling bags, clothes, shoes, and souvenirs. If you want to admire some of the typical colonial buildings of the city, you should head to the Colombo Fort area, next to the Colombo Fort Railway Station. #travel #colombo #srilanka #entertainment #walk

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Exploring local markets is a way to get a sense of the local lifestyle and the great part is that you don’t have to buy anything! The Pettah Market, located in the center of Colombo is a local market where you can get to see lots of local fresh produce and it is the best way to blend in with the locals #travel #colombo #market #lifestyle #entertainment

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If you are tired of the bustling city life of Colombo, you can get to Mount Lavinia Beach by tuk-tuk or taxi and have a drink or a meal by the beach. Keep in mind that the beach can get extremely crowded on the weekends, so better to visit it during the week. #travel #beach #colombo #mount #relax

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Colombo, even if slightly off the touristic radar, is worth visiting, especially as a way to compare the big city life to the more traditional lifestyle that you’ll encounter in other parts of the country. Hopefully, with this guide, you’ll have an easier time to organize your trip around the city and explore as much as you can. From the delicious street food to simply walking around and visiting local markets, you’ll for sure find things to do when in Colombo! #travel #colombo #bottomline #tourists #srilanka

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