From futuristic skyscrapers and historic houses to world-class museums and elite dumplings, here's how to experience the dynamic city for the first time.
Grab a fresh coconut and watch surfers glide across waves in Weligama or Hiriketiya. Wait quietly as elephants stomp past your vehicle and leopards hide in the jungle while on safari in Yala National Park. And in the country’s center, watch the cascading tea terraces.