{"id":3125,"date":"2018-02-26T14:52:19","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T03:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=3125"},"modified":"2018-12-21T09:46:33","modified_gmt":"2018-12-20T22:46:33","slug":"tour-sri-lanka-top-8-unesco-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/tour-sri-lanka-top-8-unesco-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour Sri Lanka and its Top 8 UNESCO Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka<\/a> may be small, but it undoubtedly makes use of every inch for travellers wishing to tour Sri Lanka. The friendly nation is full of gems to discover \u2013 fantastically biodiverse jungles, verdant tea-plucking highlands, wildlife galore, delicious cuisine, ancient history and ruins, and pristine beaches.<\/p>\n

UNESCO has recognised 8 of Sri Lanka\u2019s unique sites with UNESCO World Heritage status. The compact size allows you to tour Sri Lanka in just a few weeks\u2026 but you may wish to linger a little longer if time permits once you check these awesome UNESCO-endorsed sightseeing options.<\/p>\n

SIGIRIYA<\/h2>\n

The most epic of Sri Lanka\u2019s sights is Sigiriya, also well known as \u2018Lion Rock\u2019. The short-lived ruler of the 5th<\/sup> century, King Kasyapa, built his new capital here. The commanding rock pillar rises 200m above the adjoining plains. The remnants of the palace are at the very top \u2013 to reach it, you pass between a pair of massive lion paws and climb the stairs through passageways of ancient frescoes.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s well worth the effort \u2013 the views from the top spectacular. Around the base, there are also ruins of ancient fortifications and gardens. Sigiriya should be at the top of your must-see sites when planning to tour Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n