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Negombo Beachlife - Sri Lanka

#beachlife Getting There - Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. It’s the closest town to the airport so most visitors would come directly after landing. Local mini vans run frequently to take you from the airport to the beach town at a reasonable price. Highlight - Despite not being the kind of resort beach town compared with Ella or Mirissa in the south of Sri Lanka, Negombo has made its name known with its lively local life. Beyond its sands lies an interesting mix: a colonial-built canal and crumbled fort; a lively fish market, traditional fishing communities, and a wildlife-rich lagoon. If you are the kind of explorer who travel in the most local way, Negombo is the place you can’t miss in the wonderful Sri Lanka. #awesomepic #tigeryear2022 #beachlife #foodie #urbanexplorer

Negambo beach, a Vibe of decent Sri-Lankans

Negambo beach is one of the beaches in Sri lanka. Moreover, there are several beaches in Lanka, but Negambo could be a good choice for transit passengers to exlore. The beach is just 9.8 km, and costs between 1000 to 1200. Also depends on type of vehicle and time. #mytravelhacks

The beach is very beautiful. I am buying tikes in trip.com and I see this beautiful Bech in Negombo Beach, Colombo, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰..

What a great place it was with fabulous sun set view. Everyone who wish to go srilanka must not miss chance to visit Negombo beach, especially in evening. #wintergetaway

It is a train that many people come to, and is the prototype of a scene in "Spirited Away" by Grandpa Miyazaki. In the past few days, the weather in Sri Lanka began to cloud in the bright afternoon, as if the sky was under pressure, and the waves on the beach were particularly high. I can't squeeze this small train in Sri Lanka, then I can only take a picture. On the speeding train, the Sri Lankan people can still wave with us and don't want to leave the country.

I went to Colombo in my last holiday it was one of memorable trip I had what a beautiful time I had in Sri Lanka with natural environment and greenery I wish I can go back again and enjoy my time in this nature world.

Located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, a high value and cost-effective niche specialty hotel, declined to smash the street hype network red hotel. Specialty hotels in Sri Lanka tend to be more like a homestay. Only the price of a homestay can enjoy the high-end hotel-style services of owner, butler, breakfast, etc., and can better penetrate the local customs. The highest value in the journey and the highest level of compulsion is the special private hotel called Annthma that we live in Colombo on New Year's Day. The owner of the hotel is a young woman. According to her, the hotel was designed entirely by her mother. Its no exaggeration to describe this private hotel with stunning. Its amazing to just take a picture of the camera and forget about it. The shopping bags with souvenirs are all in the hotel until you leave. The hotel is hidden in the "grass" on the side of the road about 15 minutes drive from the city center. There are less than 10 rooms in total, but there are many restaurants, gardens, swimming pools, fish ponds and halls. The arrangement is clear. The design, color scheme, layout and style of each room are different, and the breakfast is very hearty and delicious. The entire hotel is exquisite to every detail, showing the designer's intentions.

God's tears, Ceylon smile, here is Sri Lanka. Everyone here meets a smile, and when they see you lift the camera, they will show the most sincere smile in the corner of their mouth. Basically tell them that they can take pictures? No one will reject you, except for very few people who are rarely shy, this is a very small probability. In the ten days of coming to Sri Lanka, every day is accompanied by a smile.

Negombo Fish Market | Authentic Cultural Sentiments Step into the Traditional Fish Market of Sri Lanka

Negombo Fish Market | Authentic Cultural Sentiments Step into the Traditional Fish Market of Sri Lanka The journey in Sri Lanka begins in Negombo. Although Negombo doesn't have very beautiful scenery, it is a paradise for cultural documentaries. Early in the morning, facing the scorching sun, we arrive at the fish market, a paradise for photographers, where it's easy to shoot cultural documentaries. The coastline stretches on, with clear waters lapping against the beach • 【Rich Cultural Photography Spots】 1️⃣ Fishermen Gathering Nets Every morning, fishermen go out to sea to fish. By ten o'clock, the sun is already very strong, and the fishermen have gradually returned. They are all busy gathering their nets, starting to arrange the fresh catch for sale. 2️⃣ Large Drying Scene As you approach the Negombo fish market, you can smell the strong scent of seafood. Various types of fish are neatly arranged on the beach. Many of the fish, large and small, are ones I've never seen before. The locals tell me that the big tuna need to be dried for at least 5 days, while the smaller fish generally take 2-3 days. 3️⃣ Seabirds by the Shore The seaside has another charm, with fishing boats drifting in the distance and flocks of birds, especially spectacular when they take flight. The pure white color injects endless vitality into this sea. 4️⃣ Bustling Seafood Stalls The fishmongers display fresh fish, shrimp, and other seafood on their stalls. The sea fish look particularly fresh, with colorful fish, shrimp, crabs, and squids larger than the palm of your hand. From the first glance, I can imagine how delicious it is

[Net red and niche attractions in Sri Lanka 8th ring line] first time to Sri Lanka school sister recommended this is suitable for 8-10 day ring line ~ can be a network of red and small attractions along the way to the net. ---- Galle-Colombo The following is the sister-in-law to sort out several not-to-be-missed punch points/ Hh/ [Niganb: a fish market with fireworks] We went straight to the Negombo fish market, just the sunrise, busy market, screaming, soaring seabirds, leisurely The dog is drawn into a scene of fireworks, which is very suitable for making humanities. [Sigiriya: Elephant Orphanage] Naturally going to the Elephant Orphanage. The group of elephants in a group is very spectacular, and along the way, you can also buy some paper products made from elephant droppings as a hand to take home. [Kangdi: Xiaoren Rock Mountain] The popular route of Lion Rock has long been known, so we walked a great niche route looking at Lion Rock. Although the road is very difficult, it is worthwhile to look at the spectacular scenery of Lion Rock after the summit. Looking out over Kandy Lake, night view of Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, the Royal Tropical Botanical Garden oxygen-absorbing tour is an impressive spot. [Nuwo: Be a tea picker] One of the world's four major black teas is Sri Lanka's Ceylon black tea. Going to Sri Lanka to visit the tea factory is one of the must-have projects. Before going to the tea factory, my sister and friends specially changed the traditional costume "Sari" bought locally.

The first stop in Sri Lanka, usually Negombo. The biggest attraction of Negombo is the famous fish market. The sewage in the market is flowing, and the unique smell of seafood is mixed with an unknown smell. It is not very good. Groups of crows stopped on the wires and waited for the plane to fly down to eat the fish residue. There are many varieties of fish, shrimps and crabs, and hawkers and housewives are bargaining each other. The fat aunt who sells the golden coconut smiles and sees the camera lens is not awkward. There is a kind of "this silly boy. It is from the city, I have never seen the country in the world, take a shot, aunt, I see more." tolerant. Along the way to the fishing port where the boat is quietly parked, the pink roadside church, the colorful South Indian-style temple of the Copland Gate, and finally return to the hotel. The beach in the morning was silent, and a Wang Xing person stared deeply at the sea. Tip: The fish market is closed on Sunday, pay attention to avoid it!

There are two cities in Negombo, a big fish market by the sea, a little far from the city. Every morning, there will be a fish market in the morning or at 5 pm, and you can also take pictures of the return of the fishing boat. I arrived at noon, this time only the small fish market is open. The small fish market is in the urban area, not far from the lagoon, including the surrounding traffic, within walking distance. As part of the human experience, the fish market in Negombo is worth a visit. Here you can buy a variety of marine fish, shrimps, crabs, the price is very cheap, spend two or thirty yuan to enjoy a seafood dinner, and then find the innkeeper to borrow the kitchen (may charge some fees), but the price ratio Domestic is much cheaper.

Popular Restaurant & Bar in Negombo Sri Lanka

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Sundown Rooftop Bar Negombo, Sri Lanka #falltrip#mytravelhacks#freehotelstay#historicallandmarks#localguides#familytrip

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Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo Shangrila Hotel Colombo 1 Galle Face

First check-in at Shangri-La Colombo, another day indulging in the hotel

Years later, I came to Colombo again, the city is still the same as before, the sky is still warm, the sunlight weaves the colorful Sri Lankan blue, the smiles of the locals are still the same, exuding unique enthusiasm, as if time has stopped here. Fortunately, I found that there is a Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo this time, the consistent quality of service has solved my quality requirements for accommodation. I am fond of such destinations, full of strong regional culture, during the day you can immerse yourself in the market, feeling the exotic world, and when night falls, I prefer to return to the high-quality urban life. Every night in Shangri-La satisfies my longing for urban life. For me, enjoying every night is the best travel life.