According to most travel recommendations, the "best place" in Sri Lanka is Sigiriya Rock Fortress, also known as "Lion Rock", a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning views from its ancient rock fortress and incredible frescoes;.
Other top places to visit in Sri Lanka include:
- Nuwara Eliya: A picturesque hill station famous for its tea plantations and colonial architecture.
- Yala National Park: A wildlife haven for spotting elephants, leopards, and other animals.
- Kandy: Home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Asia's most important Buddhist relics.
- Galle: A well-preserved fortified city with Dutch colonial architecture.
- Ella: A mountainous town with scenic hikes like Ella Rock and Little Adam's Peak.
- Anuradhapura: An ancient city with significant Buddhist ruins.
