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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

The trunk of this 700-year-old tree measures more than 60 feet around, making it the oldest and largest baobab in Sri Lanka.

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

Does this 10-foot-tall statue carved into a rock face depict a king afflicted by a skin condition or a Buddhist figure?

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.

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

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

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

Spend the night inside a two-story elephant villa.

Eat like a bird in a bamboo nest.

Six times a day a train runs right through the middle of this Thai street market, sending vendors scrambling.