Countries in Pictures – Travel Talk Series

Traveling to world’s ancient countries through talks and rich collections of pictures

SRI LANKAby Mr. Vincent WONG

Sri Lanka may be a small country, but it has a lot to offer. Its 2,000-year history is very colourful. The development of the Buddhist religion, which spread all the way to China and beyond, has left behind many beautiful relics. Its strategic location in the Maritime Silk Road has further cemented its position following the visits of Admiral Zheng He, Arab merchants and European colonists. The island state has plenty of scenic attractions, varying from ancient cities