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This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

A Bohemian "anti-hotel" offers off-kilter stays in Sri Lanka.

To gaze upon the visage of Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha, one must first pass through the Tunnel of Hell.

According to Hindu belief, this shallow island chain was created by a god with an army of monkeys.

The ruins of this old church are slowing sinking into the sand.

This Sri Lankan cemetery is the final resting place of sci-fi legend Sir Arthur C. Clarke.

Remains of military submarines built in secret jungle factories by the Tamil guerrillas' naval wing.

A massive fallen water tank bombed by the Tamil Tigers in the final stages of the long Sri Lankan Civil War.

This Colombo wetland is an unlikely wildlife haven just outside the capital city.

A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.

Only the foundation remains of the rest stop building that was hit by three large tsunami waves, killing 47 visitors.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?

An ancient temple to the Hindu god Shiva surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery.

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

This luscious masterpiece created by landscape designer Bevis Bawa inspired the work of his brother, a famous Sri Lankan architect.

This amazing mountain temple is topped by one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.

The remains of a 37,000-year-old prehistoric society were discovered in this mammoth cave, one of the largest in Asia.

This palatial, 99-doored Colonial mansion is a marvel of architectural fusion.

These abandoned ruins in the middle of Jaffna have withstood centuries of tumultuous power struggles.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

A neglected bell tower in modern Colombo is a symbol of the city's colonial past.