[2025 Nuwara Eliya District Attraction] Travel Guide for Labookellie Tea Lounge (Updated Jul)

#summervacay ① Damro Tea Estate Start your morning among the rolling green hills of Damro Tea Estate. Stroll through the misty plantation, join a free factory tour, and sip freshly brewed Ceylon tea at the scenic lounge. 📸 Pro tip: Capture the tea rows with soft clouds in the background—it’s pure Sri Lankan magic. 📍Location: Labookellie, ~20 min from town 🕘 Suggested time: 8:00–9:30 AM ② The Pink Post Office🏤 Next, head back into town to visit the famous 1894 colonial post office, painted in soft pink and glowing in the morning light. Write a postcard home or just snap a cute shot with this iconic landmark. 💌 The pastel color + British-era charm = the ultimate aesthetic combo. 📍Location: Nuwara Eliya town 🕘 Suggested time: 9:45–10:30 AM #NuwaraEliyaVibes #CeylonTeaFields#DamroTeaEstate #PinkPostOfficeSL #TeaWithAView #SriLankaHighlands #ColonialCharm #MistyMorningWalks #ScenicSriLanka

[Rainbow] Sri Lanka, the ancient country of Ceylon, is an island country with an area only two times the size of Hainan Island, but it has a mysterious ancient city, numerous world cultural heritages, charming seaside, and the slowest yet most beautiful train line in the world. It is a perfect combination. The mysterious oriental style and the romantic color of the west are worth traveling around! [Rainbow] Highlights [Sunflower] Sigiriya Lion Rock: The magnificent sky palace built on the orange-red rock is known as the eighth wonder of the world. The layout of the palace is still well preserved, and the thousand-year-old murals are still vivid. From the top of the rock, you can have a panoramic view of the entire capital. [Pushpin] Tips: The opening hours are from 7:00 to 17:30. It is recommended to go early to avoid the peak flow of people. We should have arrived at close to 11 am. There were so many tourists that the entire climb progressed very slowly. [Sunflower] Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications: Founded in the 16th century, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. Because it was colonized by Portugal, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom in history, it has created architectural styles and colonial culture in different periods. Walking around, you can feel the perfect fusion of European architectural art and South Asian traditional culture. [Sunflower] Seaside train: The most unique way to see the sea in Sri Lanka is to take the sea train. The railway line is located on the west coast of Sri Lanka, from Galle to Colombo. The whole journey takes about two hours. It is also the sea train in the cartoon "Spirited Away". The source of inspiration, the track is close to the Indian Ocean, and you can enjoy the sea view up close throughout the journey. [Sunflower] Kandy: the second largest city in Sri Lanka, the capital from the 15th to the 19th century, a Buddhist pilgrimage site, the entire city is surrounded by mountains, and was approved by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in 1988 to be included in the World Heritage List as a cultural heritage 》. [Glister] Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa): One of the most famous attractions in Kandy, it is located on the shores of Kandy Lake. It was built in 1595. The temple houses the national treasure of Sri Lanka and the tooth relic of Buddha Sakyamuni. , the relics are protected layer by layer by the seven-layer relic tower, like a matryoshka doll. So far, every Sri Lankan president has to go to the Temple of the Tooth to worship the Buddha's tooth after being sworn in. [Pushpin] Tips: Photography is prohibited inside the Buddhist temple; visitors need to wear clothing that covers their arms and knees; they need to take off their shoes when entering the Buddhist temple to show respect. [Sunflower] Nuwara Eliya: A mountainous city in central Sri Lanka, a summer resort and the origin of Ceylon black tea. During the British colonial period, many British-style buildings were left behind, giving it the title of "Little England". [Glister] Here you can visit tea gardens to learn about the production process of black tea, and you can also take a train through the tea gardens to enjoy the beautiful scenery. [Glister] The famous pink post office is located in the center of Nuwara Eliya. This post office has a history of two hundred years and is still in use today. [Glister] Surrounding attractions include the World Heritage Site Horton Plains, a famous hiking destination in Lanka, with a total distance of 9.5 kilometers and can be completed in 3-4 hours. There is a cliff with a drop of 87 meters in the park, known as the "End of the World", about 4 kilometers away on foot. [Pushpin] Tips: It is recommended to start hiking in Horton Park early in the morning, because there may be thick fog in the morning, which will affect the view of the "End of the World". [Sunflower] Yala National Park: Known as "Little Kenya", this national park is not only a paradise for wild animals, but also a dream shooting destination for photographers. If you are lucky you can also see the rare Ceylon leopard. [RoundNails] It is recommended to stay in a hotel in the park to get close to nature. You can listen to the chirping of insects at night and the cute little squirrels are waiting for you outside the window when you wake up in the morning! Look at my photos, hahahaha! [Pushpin] Tips: It is dusty when entering the park by car on a sunny day, so it is recommended to wear long sleeves, long pants, a mask and a hat. [Sunflower] Dambulla Cave Temple: The largest and best-preserved cave temple among the many caves in Sri Lanka. It includes five sanctuaries and houses hundreds of exquisitely carved Buddha statues of various shapes and structures that have survived for thousands of years. The lifelike murals are a precious world heritage. [Sunflower] Colombo: The largest city in Sri Lanka, it is known as the "Crossroad of the East" due to its unique geographical location and important transportation hub role. [Glister] National Museum of Colombo: It has a rich collection, including precious exhibits such as the Zheng He Monument and the Lion Throne shipped from Kandy. [Glister] Parliament of Sri Lanka (Parliament of Sri Lanka): Designed by the architect Bawa himself, it is located on an island surrounded by water in the new planning area of ​​Colombo City. It is one of the symbolic buildings of the new city. [Glister] Pink Mosque (Jami UI-Alfar Mosque): Located near Beitar Market, the unique pink color is very photogenic. [Glister] Colombo lotus tower: Colombo’s new landmark and the tallest tower in South Asia. China also participated in its construction. [Glister] Seema Malakaya Temple: The wooden loft located in Beira Lake was designed by the architect Bava. It looks like a temple floating on the water, so it is called the "Water Temple". [Sunflower] Specialty Food: Sri Lankan food combines the flavors of India, Arabia and Malaysia. Rice paired with curry dishes is a local specialty, and the curry tastes refreshing. For breakfast, try local street food, such as coconut milk steamed rice with onion chili and egg pancakes.

Summer retreat, highland tea plantations and pastures. Summer retreat, the city of Nuwara Eliya in the highlands of Sri Lanka is the most suitable, with summer temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius, boasting highland tea plantations, New Zealand pastures, and other landscapes. There are British-style buildings everywhere, also known as Little London. Attraction Recommendations Highland Tea Plantation Mackwood It is the largest tea plantation area in Nuwara, where you can visit tea production and also enjoy complimentary black tea and snacks. You can tour the tea mountains. Admission is free. New Zealand Pasture Round trip by bus costs 66 rupees. Admission is 200 rupees, fresh milk: 50 rupees. You can tour the pastures, visit the cowsheds, and observe the milk production process. Horton Plains Highland plains trekking, watching the sunrise, you can carpool in the town area or at a homestay, 200 yuan, including round trip, tour, and guided team. Accommodation: If you like lively places, you can stay near the post office in the town center for convenience, or if you prefer quiet, you can stay on the mountain. Standard rooms start at 80 yuan. Dining: Sri Lankan and Indian diets are similar, mainly consisting of curry rice.

The MACKWOODS tea factory with more than 170 years of tea history has always been a sacred place for tourists to rush to buy black tea. Black tea is one of the most famous specialties in Sri Lanka. The tea factory is about 10 kilometers from the town center. The MACKWOODS characters are like the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, and they are very prominent on the mountainside. Most of the tea is planted on each mountain, surrounded by a circle of terraces. A few things to come here: take a group photo, visit the factory, taste black tea, buy home. Remind that there is no tea picking woman here. . At least I can't see any traces when I come. In fact, it is more like a pure factory visit and a black tea shopping spot. If you bring a good banknote, you will not be wrong.

The Mackwoods tea factory in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, was founded by the British and has a history of 170 years. Now the tea factory has been acquired by other agents. Since then, Mackwoods no longer stands on this hill, but the quality of tea service and tea remains unchanged. The staff at tea workshop will take visitors to explain the process of tea from planting to picking and production. The whole process is explained in English. Friends who are not interested or can't understand can skip this link. Understanding the production process of tea, sitting in the tea house, facing the whole lush tea mountain, and enjoying a cup of black tea, it feels wonderful, and finally knows why the British are indulging in this cup. Among the Ceylon black tea. The tea at tea house is provided free of charge. Some visitors will order a cup of slowly to taste, and some tourists will order a pot to drink. tea factory opening hours: 9

Nuwara Eliya is surrounded by Chashan and surrounded by tea gardens. The Mackwoods tea factory, which is well known to the Chinese, is one of the largest and most famous tea factories in Sri Lanka. It is a 20-minute drive from the town of Nuovo, the true Wizard of Oz. Where it is. arrived at the tea factory, we first enjoy a cup of Ceylon black tea in the restaurant, the tea factory's black tea can be tasted for free, and the wall displays delicate tea sets. The rolling hills are planted with endless tea trees. This is the hometown of the prestigious Ceylon black tea. The fragrant black tea and fresh air make the mountain towns Nuwara Eliya and Ella become A destination for many foreigners to spend their holidays. Alpine Tea Garden The valley is full of beautiful scenery. Here you can see the little tea gardens. You can stay in various colonial style farmhouses. The light tea is mixed with a touch of earthy aroma.

[Nuwara Eliya is a mountain town, the temperature is low, comfortable and pleasant, should be equipped with a thin sweater or a small jacket. There is a small British name here, the environment is beautiful. As one of the important producing areas of Ceylon black tea, there are tea gardens in and around Nuwara Eliya, and some are open to visitors to visit and taste. [Mackwoods, one of the largest tea gardens in the region, has a long history and is well known. An hour's drive from the city, waiting at the bus station, you can spend a few cents, and admission and tea are free. We took the red-skin bus on the Panshan Trail [one hour] finally arrived, the tea garden in the mountains and plains is the end of the Wizard of Oz. We listened to the staff to explain the process of picking tea and making tea. The sun in afternoon is not anxious, it is best to sit in an open-air cafe and spend a few dollars to order a chocolate cake with a pot of free Ceylon black tea. There are also various types of black tea, paper or iron cans to choose from, pick and choose dozens of cans, packaged and sent back to the post office.

When I arrived in Nuwara Eliya on the evening of the previous day, I felt the cold air here. Sri Lanka is a country close to the equator, but the unique plateau terrain of Nuwara Eliya makes it a summer resort for the country. Fog is one of the labels here, I don't want this fog to happen to us. The sky that was still clear in the morning was suddenly cloudy after we arrived at the tea garden. The clouds in the mountains traveled at a very fast speed, and then it was a heavy rain. Unexpectedly, this kind of weather is a bit more charming than the sun, and the three of us are not upset, even if we start to drop the raindrops, we still insist on taking a few more shots, three people, Two umbrellas and two cameras were taken one by one. Mood is not changed by the weather, because of each other's companionship. I thought that if I took a wedding photo, I must shoot a cheongsam, which is now realized.