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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

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

The first and only planetarium in Sri Lanka.

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