Hikkaduwa Must-Visit Attractions Part 2

4️⃣ 🚂 Spirited Away-style Coastal Train Colombo→Hikkaduwa coastal railway! Choose a seaside seat, and when the train skims the waves, 📸 snap 100 photos in a row! ⏰ Recommended: Take the 4 PM ride for stunning light and shadows! 5️⃣ 🌅 Sunset Cliff Temple 18-meter tall pure white Buddha statue + tsunami memorial! Stand on the cliff edge and watch the sun sink into the Indian Ocean, leaving you speechless! 📜 Backstory: The Buddha's height equals the height of the 2004 tsunami wave, evoking deep reverence… 6️⃣ 🛶 Mangrove Forest Adventure Paddle a canoe through the Dondra Head Lake! Navigate through mangrove tunnels, 🦜 kingfishers, monitor lizards, and water snakes may appear (not for the faint-hearted!) 【Photogenic Spots｜Instagram-Worthy Angles】 📸 Seaside Swing: Navigate to Rathnayake Beach, swing at high tide with splashing waves for a "floating" effect 📸 Shipwreck Site: A must-shoot for AOW divers! The SS Conch tanker covered in coral, 🐙 octopus peeking out from the hull 📸 Train Tracks: Abandoned tracks towards Galle stretch into the sea, perfect for apocalyptic shots on cloudy days! ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls ▫️ Don’t wear flip-flops for snorkeling! Coral areas can cause cuts, wear diving socks instead ▫️ For surfing lessons, choose local instructors (wearing association vests), middlemen may charge 50% more #Hikkaduwa#Hikkaduwa Beach#trip diary#travel guide#Sri lanka#Sr lnaka guide#Sri lanka diary#travel recommendation