India, a country that countless people are eager to try. But it discourages most people.
"I'll never go in my life", "I've been, that scene is really fantasy + magic", "I flew back the same day I arrived in India"......
The weather is hot, the traffic is bad, the smell is strong, the infrastructure is poor, and the security situation is poor...... Although the mysterious civilization attracts tourists, various problems also make everyone lose their courage.
So the friends have figured out the "Indian meal replacement", there are two countries that can satisfy your curiosity about the mysterious civilization, scenery, architecture and humanities, and you don't have to be afraid, where is it?
PART 01 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka stands at the crossroads of the world, an island nation floating in the Indian Ocean. It is less than 70,000 square kilometers of land, but it has more than 1,200 kilometers of excellent coastline.
India is its only neighbour and shares the same roots as India culturally.
However, due to the fact that Sri Lanka received Western civilization earlier and is not large, the modernization process is undoubtedly much smoother than India's.
The visa is convenient, the scenery is beautiful, there are many historical sites, and the travel safety factor is also higher.
Sri Lanka has 8 World Heritage Sites (6 Cultural, 2 Natural), 13 National Parks, 52 Nature Reserves, 6,500 Temples......
With the same romance of the Maldives, it is more pious than Thailand and more mysterious than Cambodia.
The world's most beautiful "mountain train"
Sri Lanka has been described by many travel magazines as "the country with the most beautiful train lines in the world".
One of the most beautiful lines, one is the "sea train" that "floats" on the sea, the Galle Sea Line, which has a dreamlike scene like in the movie "Spirited Away".
The other is the "Alpine Train" that shuttles through the Kandy Tea Plantation, which is also one of the slowest trains in the world.
Step into the warmth of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka's largest city and business center, is known as the "Crossroads of the East".
The beautiful coastal scenery, the noisy night market streets, the cheerful and wild music, the devout religious believers, the towering skyscrapers, the golden temples and halls, an ancient and mysterious force is waiting for you to explore~
Colombo has a popular spot for influencers, the Jami-Ul-Alfar Red Mosque, a century-old building built in 1908 that still dominates the fashion world with its candy-colored red and white stripes.
The most harmonious coexistence between man and nature
The elephant kindergarten is the most concentrated camp of elephants, Sri Lankan elephant herds, drive them from the shore to the creek one by one to bathe, hundreds of elephants in groups to play in the creek.
Old Dutch style seaside: Negombo
Negombo is an important fishing port in Sri Lanka, rich in shrimp, crabs, coconuts, and many 17th-century Dutch-style buildings standing on the seaside, and the ancient Dutch canals and lush greenery.
When you come to this fishing port city, you must have a seafood barbecue at the most famous Negombo fish market, where you can buy the freshest and rarest marine life, and you can also experience the most authentic life of the local people, which is well worth a visit.
The holy city of Kandy spanning five centuries
Kandy, the cultural and religious center of Sri Lanka, the antique charm of the Temple of the Tooth Relic, and the leisurely tea fragrance of the Kandy Tea Plantation, like a pearl embedded in the Kandy Lake in the city, is an ancient cultural city that has been glorified for five centuries, and it is also a pilgrimage place full of faith in the hearts of countless people.
Kandy's landmark is located at the top of the mountain at 1,087 meters above sea level, the 48-meter pagoda is a place of pilgrimage for the four major religions.
Standing on the steep staircase and looking into the distance, the green mountains are all in full view, the deep cliffs, the intoxicating mountains, absolutely unforgettable, from Kangdy to Trincomalee in the east of Sri Lanka, to embark on a unique whale watching trip at sea, will definitely become a unique memory of a lifetime.
Sri Lanka is a super laughing country, and the passers-by, tuk-tuk drivers, and fruit stall owners you meet will not hesitate to show their smiles in front of the camera, innocent smiles, and romantic beaches with a breeze. Different urban colors, mixed cultures of religion........
There are many famous attractions and cultural features waiting for you to explore, let's explore different freedoms in a limited time~
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PART 02 Nepal
Nepal is located in the southern foothills of the Himalayas, bordering China to the north and India on the other three sides. Influenced by geographical factors and other factors, Nepal and India have deep historical and cultural ties.
Nepalis and Indians have an eternal debate: Was the Buddha an Indian or a Nepali?
Having said that, it is difficult to have a clear boundary between thousands of years of culture and modern times, and the Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal, but enlightenment, teachings, teachings, and nirvana are all in present-day India.
Nepal is actually made up of three regions.
The southern plains are integrated with the Gangetic plains of India, and there is no difference in weather, vegetation and style, and even the appearance of the people.
Nepal in the middle is the root of the country's culture, especially the Kathmandu Valley, which is blessed with four seasons and an altitude of 1,400 meters.
The snowy mountains in the north are, culturally speaking, closer to our Tibet on the other side of the mountain.
World Heritage Site – Kathmandu Valley
The long history of the Kathmandu Valley has brought about glorious and splendid relics of human civilization.
In 1979, UNESCO designated seven sites in the Kathmandu Valley as World Heritage Sites, reflecting all aspects of Nepali art, including temples, gardens, prayer assembly centres.
Patan, 3 kilometers southeast of Kathmandu, is also an ancient city with a history of more than 1,000 years, and there are many ancient temples in the city, the most famous of which is the Golden Temple, which was built in the 12th century AD and is known as the "City of Art".
Badgaon, 12 kilometers east of Kathmandu, was built in 389 A.D. and was once the capital of the Mora Dynasty, and the majestic Mora Palace is one of the famous monuments in the country.
On the east and west sides of the Grand Canyon on the outskirts of Kathman, there are two ancient temples inhabited by hundreds of monkeys, large and small monkeys who spend all day frolicking, basking in the sun or playing around the exquisite stone carvings, minarets and Buddha statues in the temples, which has a special interest and attracts many tourists.
A mountaineer's paradise – countless snow-capped mountains
Located at the foot of the Himalayan Mountains, Nepal has 8 mountains above 8,000 meters in the whole territory, and is known as the "mountain kingdom".
Nepal is a paradise for mountaineers, and even if you can't challenge the world's highest peaks like a professional mountaineer, don't regret it.
Nepal's mountainous landscapes offer a wide range of trekking enthusiasts, and you have plenty of trekking trails to choose from.
Natural animal sanctuary – Chitwan National Park
Located in the Rai Plain in southern Nepal, the Natural Animal Sanctuary is one of the few unspoiled natural areas in the Himalayan hilly region between India and Nepal, home to the already rare Asian one-horned rhinoceros and one of the last hideouts of the Bengal tiger.
It is home to a variety of wildlife and around 400 endangered one-horned rhinos, so if you're lucky, you'll have the chance to come face-to-face.
Nepal is home to one-third of Nepal's Bengal tigers, and you'll see herds of buffalo strolling past you.
Lookout in the Himalayas – Nagarkot
Nagarkot is a Nepalese village near the Himalayas, located on a ridge facing the Himalayas.
There are a series of resorts scattered here, and the price is also frugal, and you can take a look at the sunshine mountain here and feel the magnificence and vastness of nature.
Buddhist holy place – Lumbini
Lumbini has ruins such as the Sanssouci Tree where the Buddha was born, the pool where the Maya Lady bathed, and the Ashoka Stone Pillar. Compared to Kathmandu and Pokhara, there are fewer tourists.
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