Tallest Tower in Sri Lanka Throws Open Its Doors to Tourists

Lotus Tower aiming for 1.1 billion rupees in revenue by 2024
Chinese debt used for project started in Mahinda Rajapaksa era

The observation deck at the Colombo Lotus Tower. — The observation deck at the Colombo Lotus Tower.
Photographer: Jonathan Wijayaratne/Bloomberg

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By Anusha Ondaatjie and Asantha Sirimanne

September 16, 2022 at 12:00 AM UTC

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A 350-meter tall China-funded tower will be the main attraction for Sri Lanka to lure tourists to the bankrupt country.