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The absolute ultimate time to visit the Lotus Tower is roughly 5:00 PM. This allows you to admire the sprawling city canopy and the ocean during daylight, watch a spectacular, colorful sunset, and then see the entire city light up beautifully after dark, giving you three completely different experiences for one ticket.
Visiting in the harsh midday sun is not recommended. The glare from the ocean is intense, and the viewing deck can become uncomfortably hot, drastically reducing the quality of your photographs.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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