Things to Do

Shopping in Sri Lanka

Take to the streets of chic shopping districts in the city or hunt for traditional wares in the country's rural regions

Paradise Road

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Paradise Road, which is housed in an old mansion and offers a superb shopping experience in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is where one can get the best local-sourced crockery, souvenirs, handicrafts, relics, and much more. It is one of those tourist destinations in Sri Lanka that is well known for its hand-painted black and white plates. These dishes are so alluring, in fact, that tourists would be unable to resist purchasing them.

Similar to that, Paradise Road is home to a wide variety of antique shops. Even while one can find these antiques elsewhere in the nation, buying them here is a completely other experience. Furthermore, getting to Paradise Road for shopping isn't a big deal because it's adjacent to the Gangaramaya temple in the center of Sri Lanka. You can take any local transportation there. What is the delay, then? Come to Paradise Road and take pleasure in shopping for the best goods there.

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Saturday Good Market Event

In Sri Lanka, there are numerous local markets and shops where one can find the best things. However, there are a lot more activities in Sri Lanka than just sightseeing and shopping, especially during the Saturday Good Market Event. Every Saturday, this street market is put up at the Colombo Racecourse and is quite popular with the people.

Currently, the market has between 70 and 90 pre-approved vendors who offer a variety of goods to customers. This market contains everything, from the best ethnic clothes, snacks, toys, housewares, and fresh organic fruits and veggies.

In fact, visitors to this market can engage in massage and spa treatments in addition to enjoying shopping. Similar to this, the Saturday Good Market Event also offers a number of live street music shows and real massage treatments. Children have the opportunity to play certain games on-site while adults enjoy shopping.

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Pettah Floating Market

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The Pettah Floating Market is undoubtedly worth a visit, even if there are several locations in Asia where floating marketplaces are very popular. The market, one of Sri Lanka's most well-known shopping destinations, offers a large selection of items to buy, including shoes, clothing, footwear, purses, accessories, and much more.

Visitors are given a brand-new shopping experience on a floating market when they arrive. Astonishingly, the Pettah Floating Market, which has everything one might want, is located over the Beira Lake.

Not only may one enjoy shopping here, but one can also sample some exquisite cuisine at the floating market's eateries. Travelers can take a leisurely stroll around here while taking in the refreshing breeze flowing over Beira Lake.

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Galle Face Green Night Market

The Galle Face Green Night Market, one of Sri Lanka's busiest marketplaces today, is a great location for foodies. The market is conveniently close to Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike International Airport, being only 37.4 kilometers away. Here, one may sample the most popular street cuisine as the market takes on a completely different atmosphere when dusk falls.

For tourists, shopping in Sri Lanka wouldn't be complete without visiting this market. This market provides everything, from the greatest cuttlefish Kottu and mutton Kottu (famous Sri Lankan street cuisine) to delectable desserts, and much more. Even though visitors can come here in the morning, a main priority should still be to explore the market in the evening.

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Top Things to Buy

Sri Lanka is one of the world's top producers of tea. The climatic conditions of the nation offer ideal circumstances for the production of premium tea. Nowadays, Ceylon tea is available nationwide. Visitors can purchase tea from the nation at every supermarket and shop.

Tea

You're not mistaken if Sri Lanka springs to mind when you think of spices. Sri Lanka has a long history as a major center for the trade of spices. It is one of the primary causes for why the nation has historically been a significant commerce route. Today, tourists adore visiting the numerous spice gardens that dot the nation.

Spices

Batik, a method of using ink and wax to dye garments, has its roots in Indonesia. Wall hangings and clothing made of batik are now very popular in Sri Lanka. Therefore, when considering what to buy in Sri Lanka, Batik goods come to mind immediately.

Batik Items

Although coconut has historically played a significant role in Sri Lankan cuisine, did you know that you can also purchase kitchenware made from coconut shells? Spoons, cups, bowls, and even ladles are available to visitors and are quite popular with shopping.

Coconut Shell Kitchen Utensils

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