Seven off-the-beaten-track destinations for National Day holiday

Editor's Note: The seven-day national holiday is coming! Have you got itchy feet to explore exotic, faraway places?

Here are seven global destinations for you and your loved ones to embrace an unforgettable travel experience.

1. Sri Lanka in South Asia

Hailed as the world's most beautiful island by the 13th-century globetrotter Marco Polo, Sri Lanka offers pristine beaches, emerald tea plantations, cascading falls, historic ruins, sacred ancient temples, and more importantly, the quiet and comfort that comes with idyllic vistas and striking Sri Lankan culinary flavors.