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

The first and only planetarium in Sri Lanka.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

A bright and wacky exhibit answers every question you may have had about human excrement, flatulence, and more.

This odd museum/art gallery embraces the physiological, zoological, and ethnographic side of sex.

An early Korean refrigerator.

This tomb's name derives from a famous painting of a white horse found inside.

An unusual pagoda design in in the northwestern part of Hwaeomsa Temple.

One of only a handful of seaside temples in Korea, this sacred space is home to a legendary healing Buddha statue and a traffic safety prayer pagoda.