• The first stage of the Lotus Tower will be declared open to the public on September 15

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya   

The Chinese Embassy in Colombo yesterday clarified reports related to the entry ticket of the Lotus Tower in Colombo which is being circulated on social media.   

A ticket claiming to be that of the Lotus Tower is being circulated on social media with information on exemptions for Parliamentarians and Chinese Nationals.   

Responding to the reports, the Embassy said that the circulating ticket was forged and urged people to visit the tower today and buy a ticket to see it with one’s own eyes.   

The Embassy also shared an image of the original ticket of the Lotus Tower stating that it will be issued to the public today.   

The first stage of the Lotus Tower will be declared open to the public on Thursday, September 15.   

With the commencement of operations, tickets are available at the following prices: For locals, the normal pass will be Rs. 500, unlimited pass for the locals will be Rs. 2,000 and schoolchildren will be provided with a tour opportunity with the official permission of the principal of the respective school.   

Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said that as of now, the Lotus Tower does not fall under the purview of the SLTDA and SLTDA has not issued or will not issue any tickets to the public to visit the Lotus Tower, which falls under the purview of the Lotus Tower Management Company Pvt Ltd.