Cape Town, South Africa Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and the legislative capital of South Africa. Many parliaments and government departments are located here. Cape Town is known for its beautiful natural landscape and pier It is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and has become a tourist destination in South Africa.Attractions distribution:
Cape Town's most famous landmarks include the "God's Table" Table Mountain (Table Mountain) and Indian Ocean , Atlantic The intersection of Cape of Good Hope (Cape of Good Hope). In addition agulhas pt. (Agulhas Cape), Garden Route （Garden Route）、 Seal Island （Duiker Island）、 Robben Island （Robben Island） Hout Bay （Hout Bay） Signal Hill (Signal Hill), Long Street The traditional buildings and beautiful beach It is also very popular with tourists. Due to its beautiful natural and geographical environment, it is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.Scenic spot features:
pier , famous mountains, seasideTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Africa > South Africa > Cape Town
How to get there:
Airplane: Cape Town International Airport. Domestic tourists need to transfer in Johannesburg to reach Cape Town.
Trains: 1. The Blue Train is a world-famous luxury train that runs 1-2 times a week between Cape Town and Pretoria. 2. Ordinary trains (Shosholoza Meyl Trains) are divided into first class, business class and economy class.
Taxi: Metered taxis and minibus-type taxis. Metered taxis require passengers to call ahead to make reservations.
Public transportation: Large buses that run on designated routes and minibuses, which are called taxis by locals and stop when you wave.
Self-driving: Car rental is very convenient in the local area. If tourists stay for a long time, they can save a lot of money.
Sightseeing bus (City Sight Seeing): The departure station and ticket office are at Two Oceans Aquarium, divided into red line and blue line.
Metro trains: Take the Metro from Cape Town to Stellenbosch and Paarl Winery , Simon's Town and other surrounding towns.
pier :Table Bay (TABLE BAY).
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Precautions:
1. South Africans believe in Christianity and are superstitious about the number 13 and Friday.
2. When talking with South Africans, there are four topics that should not be discussed: do not praise white people; do not comment on the relationships and conflicts between different black tribes or factions; do not criticize the ancient customs of black people; do not congratulate the other party on the birth of a boy.
3. One of the most basic traffic rules in South Africa is to drive on the left and give way to vehicles overtaking from the right.
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: South Africa 10-Day Travel Guide 2017
- Walking Alone: South Africa, the Rainbow Country → Walking in South Africa
- Beijing Sunset: Mysterious Journey to South Africa (Part 2) → Cape Town
travelling guideline:
1. Visa: The tourist visa is valid for 90 days and the maximum stay is 30 days; it takes 5-10 working days to apply for a visa. There are consulates in Beijing and Shanghai.
2. The official currency: RAND (RAND), the international symbol is ZAR, represented by the symbol "R". It should be noted that foreign exchange is not very popular in the local area. All tourists need to exchange currency in advance. The exchange rate at the airport is the lowest.
3. The local traffic order is not very good, tourists need to pay attention to safety when traveling.
4. Greenmarket Square and Victoria & Alfred are all good shopping places; the second floor of the train station, snack street, Cape Town Atlantic Restaurant, and Blues Restaurant Restaurant, Leinster Hall; Loop Street, etc. are good choices for dining.
5. The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival is held on January 2 every year and is a unique festival in Cape Town.
Best time to visit:
Spring and summer from September to February
Shopping recommendations:
1. Special products: diamonds, ivory wood carvings, ostrich eggshell ornaments, etc.; chocolate, toffee, coffee, black tea, seasonings, etc.
2. Specialties: Bobotie curry, Boerewors, grilled squid platter, snoek, Potjiekos, Malay-style snacks, Dutch desserts, farm-made jams, etc.
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