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The famous Kandy View Point, also known as Arthur Seat, is located on Rajapihilla Mawatha. You can easily hire a tuk tuk from the city center to take you up the steep winding road in about ten minutes.
It offers the classic postcard view looking down over Kandy Lake and the golden roof of the Temple of the Tooth. Try to go around sunset for the best lighting.
Scam Watch: kandy
TukTuk or tour drivers take you to "gem museums" or "government-certified" gem shops. They receive huge commissions (up to 40%) on anything you buy. Prices are inflated 3-10x the actual value.
Men approach tourists near Temple of the Tooth offering to be guides. After the tour, they demand large "donations" or guide fees (5000-10000 LKR).
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