Places JonAkzar Wants to Go

This peaceful sanctuary is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo.

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

This rural Sri Lankan village hides a cluster of small, enigmatic stupas.

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

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

Spend the night inside a two-story elephant villa.

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

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.

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

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

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Derelict airplane bodies serve as both home and income for three Thai families.

This floating cinema brings new meaning to the phrase "going out" to the movies.

This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.