How to see the Bahirawakanda big Buddha without the crowds.
What time of day is best to visit the giant Buddha statue above Kandy for photos.
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The best time to visit the Bahirawakanda Temple and its giant Buddha statue is right when it opens at 7:00 AM. The morning light is perfect for photography, and you will have the entire complex to yourself.
Visiting late in the afternoon around 5:30 PM is also fantastic. You get a beautiful sunset view over Kandy city, and the heat of the day has completely faded.
At night, the massive statue is beautifully illuminated, making it visible from almost anywhere in Kandy, which is a magical sight from down near the lake.
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