Some people say that Sri Lanka is a simplified version of India or a first step towards experiencing India.
I disagree.
Completely disagree.
Kandy was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 15th to the 19th century and is now the second-largest city. The whole city is surrounded by mountains and is famous worldwide for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Its rich natural environment and unique cultural sites make Kandy a popular tourist destination.
Dambulla is a city in central Sri Lanka, famous for its World Heritage Site, the Cave Temple. Besides the temple, Dambulla is also close to Sigiriya, known as the "Lion Rock," making it a popular stop for many travelers.
Polonnaruwa, once the second capital of the Sinhala Kingdom in Sri Lanka. Today, beyond its famous palace ruins, Polonnaruwa is home to numerous towering stupas, colossal Buddha statues, and intricate relief murals, making it a city where Buddhist art has reached its zenith. Exploring this city by bicycle or Tuk-Tuk allows visitors to immerse themselves in the grandeur of the ancient kingdom.
Prior to heading to Palestine, Israel launched its largest-scale attack on Palestine in 20 years, targeting Jenin. The following day, a terrorist attack occurred in Tel Aviv, which left me feeling apprehensive about entering Palestine. However, the thought of "perhaps only coming here once in a lifetime" prevailed, and I decided to go.
In the 19th century, the population of Yafo grew rapidly, and the community expanded, transforming Tel Aviv into a new city. Later, with the rise of Zionism, a large number of Jews from overseas returned to Israel, and Tel Aviv became the present-day political and economic center. Here, there are three markets that are great places to explore.
Yafo/Jaffa is one of the oldest port cities in the world, even older than Jerusalem. The Joppa frequently mentioned in the Bible refers to Yafo. In the past, European pilgrims heading to Jerusalem would land in Yafo.
What do people do before the Sabbath? They are engaging in a grand shopping spree!
來以色列，如果只能參觀一座博物館，猶太大屠殺紀念館 Yad Vashem 肯定是我的首選！
Due to the proximity of Masada and the Dead Sea, with only two bus stops between them, a day trip from Jerusalem is easily achievable.