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Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?   — Atlas Obscura
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Today, a climb of almost 2,000 wide granite steps will bring you to the three peaks atop the 'mountain of Mahinda', which taken together, provide a 360˚ view of the countryside below. — Afar Magazine
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The base of the Sigiriya rock is a beautifully landscaped area dotted with formal water features, terraced gardens and natural boulders that were once home to numerous Buddhist shrines. — Lonely Planet
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a pretty, medieval temple with 28 carved pillars and a stunning elaborate door. — Lonely Planet
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An essential stop on any Sri Lankan tea tour, this museum occupies the 1925-vintage Hantane Tea Factory, 4km south of Kandy on the Hantane road. — Lonely Planet
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Gal Vihara, a temple outside the walls of Polonnaruwa, is home to colossal carved statues depicting the key periods of the life of Buddha. — Michelin Guide
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Lipton's Seat is the precise point in the Haputale Mountains, dominating the historic Dambetenna factory, where Sir Lipton used to sit to contemplate his extensive tea plantations. — Michelin Guide
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Sitting, standing, reclining: you will see some 157 statues of Buddha in every posture, of which the 30m/100ft-high gilded statue at the entrance to the site is far from the least — Michelin Guide
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The ruins of Sri Lanka's medieval capital can be toured on foot or bicycle. Several buses make the trip from Kandy to Kaduruwela, the closest bus stop. — Travel + Leisure
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He amassed a vast collection of religious and domestic objects, displayed in his house at Koggala with some of his personal belongings. The tropical garden is well worth visiting too. — Michelin Guide
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Ong oversees a daily menu of Asian favorites that draws deserved raves from across the island, particularly a kung pao chicken that elevates the take-out classic to haute cuisine. — Condé Nast Traveler
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