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Travel to Asia
Travel to Asia: temples, wild elephants and trains through tea plantations in Sri Lanka, and the marble mosque of Abu Dhabi.
Guide to travelling in Asia
Asia is the continent that has surprised us most. If you are thinking of travelling to Asia, here are our guides: what to see in Sri Lanka, with Sigiriya Rock, Kandy, Ella and wild elephants, and how to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, a perfect stop if you have a layover in the Emirates. Each country has its own page: what to see in Sri Lanka and what to see in the United Arab Emirates.
Must-see places when travelling to Asia
The corners of Asia that we fell in love with.
Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Rock
The fortress on top of a giant rock, the number one highlight of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka
Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth
Sri Lanka’s sacred city and the temple that houses the Buddha’s relic.
Sri Lanka
Ella and the Nine Arches Bridge
The bridge among tea plantations crossed by the most beautiful train ride in the country.
United Arab Emirates
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Abu Dhabi’s white marble mosque, with floors inlaid with precious stones.
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Tips for travelling to Asia
- Sort out your visa before you leave: Sri Lanka requires an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before your trip.
- Take the train to Ella: it crosses tea plantations and is one of the most beautiful journeys in the country.
- Choose carefully where to see elephants: in national parks such as Minneriya or Udawalawe, in the wild.
- Respect the dress code in temples and mosques: at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, women enter wearing an abaya.
- Make the most of layovers: Abu Dhabi can be visited on a long layover on the way to Asia.
- Official advice: before travelling, check your government’s travel advice for each country, for example the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs or your own foreign office.
Frequently asked questions about travelling to Asia
Sigiriya Rock, the Dambulla cave temple, Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth, Ella and the Nine Arches Bridge, wild elephants and Galle. It is all in our guide to travelling to Sri Lanka.
Yes, you need to apply for the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before your trip. We explain the details in our Sri Lanka guide.
Entry is free, but you need to book and respect the dress code. All the information is in how to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
In national parks such as Minneriya or Udawalawe. We explain it in travelling to Sri Lanka.