Big draw for Lotus Tower

The Lotus Tower in Colombo, the tallest in South Asia, was opened to the public on Thursday drawing enthusiasts both local and foreign.

According to Lotus Tower Management Company CEO Major General (Retd.) Prasad Samarasinghe nearly 2,700 people visited the Tower on the opening day and revenue earned was Rs. 2.1 million.

The 350-meter (1,155-feet) Lotus Tower is open to the public from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 12 noon to 10 p.m. on weekends. Tickets are priced at Rs. 2000 and Rs. 500. The tower will also be open for school students at a special rate of Rs. 200 from 1 October. It is the 11th tallest tower in Asia and the 19th tallest tower in the world.

The second stage of the Lotus Tower will be declared open in another two months and will include the opening of e-sports centres, a digital museum, etc. The third stage of the tower, set to be ready by March next year, will include the opening of a 9D cinema and the revolving restaurant.

The 350-metre (1,155-feet) Lotus Tower has been built at an estimated $ 113 million.