City break in Colombo. Active leisure ideas for Colombo - attractions, recreation and nightlife

1. The best time to visit Colombo is the period from May to September. The air temperature is high all year round, its average value here is about 27 °C. At other times of the year, it …
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Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will love Viharamahadevi Park. The stunning park located in the heart of the city was founded in the 19th century. Besides huge trees and ornamental plants, in the park, one can see many symbolic sculptures, including one of the largest and most beautiful Buddha statues in town. The park is designed more like a botanical garden, info plaques are installed at many plants.

The most lively shopping area in Colombo is Pettah. In fact, it is one huge market. It can be difficult to move around this place due to the abundance of stalls and crowds of people. The …
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Colombo is one of the largest ports of the Middle Asia. This city is full of unexpected contrasts and is very good for travellers who seek solitude rest. According to one of versions, the …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Colombo and surroundings
Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Colombo
Clancy’s Irish Pub
Where: 29 Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7, Colombo; Telephone: +94 (0)11 268 2945;
Where: 29 Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7, Colombo; Telephone: +94 (0)11 268 2945;
Rhythm and Blues
Where: 19/1 Daisy Villa Avenue, Colombo 4, Colombo;
Where: 19/1 Daisy Villa Avenue, Colombo 4, Colombo;
The Library
Where: Trans Asia Hotel, Colombo 2, Colombo;
Where: Trans Asia Hotel, Colombo 2, Colombo;
Zanziba
Where: 1/1 Sir Mohamed Macan Marker Mw, Colombo 3, Colombo;
Where: 1/1 Sir Mohamed Macan Marker Mw, Colombo 3, Colombo;
Blue Elephant
Where: Hilton Hotel, 2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner, Colombo 1, Colombo;
Where: Hilton Hotel, 2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner, Colombo 1, Colombo;
Galle face Hotel Bar
Where: 2, Galle road, Colombo 3, Colombo; Telephone: +94 (0)11 254 1010/16;
Where: 2, Galle road, Colombo 3, Colombo; Telephone: +94 (0)11 254 1010/16;
Onyx
Where: Hotel Taj Samudra, Galle Face, Colombo, Colombo;
Where: Hotel Taj Samudra, Galle Face, Colombo, Colombo;
Tabu
Where: 41 1/1 Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7, Colombo;
Where: 41 1/1 Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7, Colombo;
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Amusement parks near Colombo
♥ Amusement park 'Leisure World' Kaluaggala, 28.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Leisure World' Kaluaggala, 28.5 km from the center. On the map


Malaysia Shares Its 2020 Tourist Arrivals Data
Malaysia is not the only country that suffered from such a drastic drop in arrivals last year. According to the information published by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the decrease in arrivals in Asia and the Pacific reached 84% in 2020. ASEAN countries had a similar result. The arrivals in Singapore dropped by 85.7%, in Thailand by 83.2%, in Vietnam and Indonesia - by 78.7% and 75% respectively.
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10.04.2021
Malaysia is not the only country that suffered from such a drastic drop in arrivals last year. According to the information published by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the decrease in arrivals in Asia and the Pacific reached 84% in 2020. ASEAN countries had a similar result. The arrivals in Singapore dropped by 85.7%, in Thailand by 83.2%, in Vietnam and Indonesia - by 78.7% and 75% respectively.

10.04.2021
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