Originating in the 16th century this fort is far more than a military structure.

Actually this "ancient" way of fishing may have started as recently as WW2

This enormous statue of the Buddha is a response to the destruction of the Bamiyan statues in Afghanistan.

This 19th-century tea factory turned hotel showcases restored machinery from the era.

Ancient cave temple near a massive Buddha statue.

An asymmetrically spiraling tower perched on top of a protected mountain.

Beautiful and terrifying masks displayed in the island’s only mask library.

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

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

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

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

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

Spend the night inside a two-story elephant villa.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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