Thotalagala, Haputale

Lonely PlanetOct 11

Explore the best of Sri Lanka

restored planter’s bungalow with vintage-themed suites

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ThotalagalaHotelrestored planter’s bungalow with vintage-themed suites
Yala National ParkSightSri Lanka’s best-known wildlife reserve and prime leopard country
Lipton’s SeatSightscenic viewpoint above Haputale
Dambatenne Tea EstateSighttea estate where workers pluck leaves
Dambatenne Tea FactorySightfactory tour showing tea production stages
The Warden's HouseHotelintimate safari lodge on the western edge of Yala
Thangamale Bird SanctuarySight
Pitarathmale ForestSight

Lonely PlanetSep 28

From traditional Japanese ryokans to luxurious tented villas in Bhutan, these are the hotels in Asia we can’t stop recommending.

Restored planter's bungalow from around 1870.

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ThotalagalaHotelRestored planter's bungalow from around 1870.
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White LotusPlacePhuket, ThailandFilmed season three in these villas.
Jardin du MekongHotelMekong Delta, VietnamDreamy homestay with winding gardens and a cooking class.
Kimpton Tsim Sha TsuiHotelHong KongLargest Kimpton with Victoria Harbour views and a rooftop bar.
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JIJARestaurantHong KongServes upscale Yunnan and Guizhou cuisine.
Upper HouseHotelChengdu, ChinaMix of renovated traditional Chinese facade and modern rooms.
Taikoo LiNeighborhoodChengdu, ChinaUpscale shopping district with buzzy shops and restaurants.
Hai Tien LoRestaurantSingaporeExtravagant vegetarian multi-course spread.
Budget-friendly accommodationHotelKyoto, JapanHot spring spa with pools of various temperatures.
Pink Pearl by Olivier E.RestaurantPhu Quoc, VietnamFine dining French restaurant.
Pobitora Wildlife SanctuarySightAssam, IndiaShort drive from the hotel, home to rhinos.
Nobu By the BeachRestaurantDubai, United Arab EmiratesHotel restaurant serving truffle, caviar, and gold leaf.
Akan Yuku no Sato TsurugaHotelHokkaido, Japan

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