The final stop of Spirited Away, end your Sri Lanka trip with a coastal train

Wake up to a luxurious sea view at Weligama Bay Marriott in the morning, and end your Sri Lanka nature and culture exploration with a romantic coastal train ride. A perfect end to your trip. ⛱️Must-see attractions: 1. Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa: A sea view and surfing paradise. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Indian Ocean from the private balcony of your hotel room in the morning. The beach downstairs is a paradise for surfers, with gentle waves suitable for beginners. The hotel is close to Mirissa Beach (a whale-watching paradise), Galle Fort (a colonial relic), and Yala National Park (a wildlife safari), so you can arrange a short trip. 2. Sri Lanka Coastal Line: We recommend the Galle-Colombo section, which is known as the "coastal train" and runs along the coastline. The view of the blue sea and sky outside the window is like a scene from Spirited Away. We recommend choosing a seat on the sea side. The whole journey takes about 2.5 hours. 3. Colombo landmarks: Independence Square, a symbol of Sri Lanka's independence, where Premier Zhou Enlai once gave a speech. Galle Face Green, where you can watch the sunset in the evening and experience the local life in Colombo. 🏨Accommodation tips: The first choice is definitely Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa: We stayed for two nights, and the facilities and services were top-notch. The hotel offers ocean-view rooms, an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and a modern gym. Some suites are equipped with electric curtains and a private balcony clothes rack. The dining experience is also great. The breakfast includes Sri Lankan tea, and you can find authentic Sichuan restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, which we recommend to those who miss Chinese food. In Colombo, you can also choose the Ocean Colombo Hotel by the sea. In Galle, we recommend a boutique hotel near Unawatuna Beach. 💌Visa tips: Until 2025 (currently), Sri Lanka is still visa-free for Chinese tourists, with a maximum stay of 30 days. 💬Common language: English is widely used in hotels, attractions, and transportation hubs, and locals can generally communicate in simple English. Sinhala/Tamil is the main local language, but tourists don't need to learn it. 🌎️Mobile and wireless network: We recommend enabling international roaming. You can buy a Dialog data package at the airport or in the city for about USD 10/10GB. Hotels generally have Wi-Fi, with high-speed and stable signals. 💰️Payment: The rupee is the main currency in circulation. Small vendors and tuk-tuks generally only accept cash, while hotels, large restaurants, and shopping malls accept Visa/Mastercard. 💗Other tips: The coastal train is very cheap, with a third-class ticket costing only 40 rupees. There are no fixed seats, and you will see many people leaning out of the train door to take photos while the train is running. Please be careful, as there have been accidents involving people hanging outside the train to take photos.