This Asian Destination Was Named the Most Welcoming in the World — and It’s Called the ‘8th Wonder of the World’ by Locals
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, came in at No. 1.
By Taryn White
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Topping the list as this year’s most welcoming destination is Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.
Located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s “Cultural Triangle,” Sigiriya, a quaint village of 1,000 residents, is most accessible to international travelers via a scenic three-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo, the capital of the island nation.
The town is renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a formidable landmark rising 1,200 feet above the landscape. This ancient fortress, which served as a royal capital in the late 5th century, houses the ruins of a once-elaborate palace at its summit, which you can climb 1,300 stairs to reach.
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