1.You must remove your shoes and hats before entering the stupa’s terrace and surrounding sacred areas. Since the stone floors can become extremely hot in the sun, many visitors recommend wearing socks to protect your feet from burns 2.Never take photos or selfies with your back facing a Buddha statue or a shrine, as this is considered deeply offensive. Always stand to the side or capture the monument itself without posing in front of it. 3.Foreign visitors must purchase a “Sacred City” entrance ticket (approximately $30 USD), which covers Jethawanaramaya and several other major ruins in Anuradhapura. Keep this ticket handy, as it may be checked multiple times.