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OverviewFramed by warm waters and beautiful beaches, this teardrop-shaped island is an idyllic getaway. Whether you want to get cultural in Kandy, try your hand at surfing in Arugam or sample the very best cuisine across the island, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Sri Lanka has to offer. Sri Lanka is simply stunning. Its landscapes range from humid rainforests to sandy beaches, soaring peaks to tea-planted valleys. The island's urban environments are similarly diverse. There's Colombo, the cosmopolitan capital; traditional Kandy, which is home to the Temple of the Tooth; and picture-perfect Galle, with its imposing Dutch fort. And if that wasn't enough to entice you to visit, there's the food - crunchy hoppers, steaming samosas and comforting curries. Our updated guide brings Sri Lanka to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. You'll discover- -our pick of Sri Lanka's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems -the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy -easy-to-follow itineraries -expert advice- get ready, get around and stay safe -colour-coded chapters to every part of Sri Lanka, from Colombo to Kandy, the Hill Country to Jaffna -a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Also visiting India? Try our DK Eyewitness India. Full Product DetailsAuthor: DK TravelPublisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd Imprint: DK Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.80cm Weight: 0.330kg ISBN: 9780241621493ISBN 10: 0241621496 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 05 October 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsKnown... for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way. - Chicago Tribune The best option... Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life. - The Philadelphia Inquirer """Known… for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way."" — Chicago Tribune ""The best option… Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life."" — The Philadelphia Inquirer" Author InformationTravel is good for us. It makes us happy! Escape more, celebrate more, ""weekend"" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime. Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing - we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |