Johannesburg
Johannesburg, referred to as Johannesburg, is the capital of Gauteng Province in South Africa and also known as the "City of Gold". Johannesburg was founded in 1886. Due to the discovery of extremely large-scale gold deposits in Witworthland, there was a wave of frenzied gold rush in the 19th century.
Today's Joburg can be described as the heart of South Africa's industry and commerce. Its strong economic strength and capabilities, vibrant business industry and beautiful climate make Joburg an excellent business resort city. With over 6 million inhabitants, Johannesburg is the largest city in sub-Saharan Africa. Visitors to the city will enjoy world-class hotels, top-notch restaurants, and a rich cultural and sleepless nightlife. One of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, Johannesburg is an interesting melting pot of ethnicities and cultures. The bustling and lively districts of the city are full of diversity. Joburg is like a mirror, reflecting these beautiful cultures from different ethnic countries into the hearts of every resident, so that they and the city will eventually integrate into one. Now you can see the unique, colorful ensemble that is rightfully South Africa's cultural capital.
There are also quite a lot of attractions in Johannesburg. There are many museums, churches and other buildings in the city. The famous Joubert Park is on the high ground in the center of the city, with an art gallery inside. The northern suburbs are home to the 43-acre Botanic Gardens and the 26-acre Melrose Bird Sanctuary. If you want to understand the history of South Africa, you can go to the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill and the small town of Soweto to learn more about the historical stories of South Africa's apartheid period and its impact on the present. If you want to get close to animals, Joburg Zoo and Lion Park are waiting for you. Of course, as the city of gold, the unmissable places to check in in Joburg must be the gold mining city and the diamond processing factory in the city center, to understand the whole process of gold and South African diamonds from mining to processing. The folk culture village can give tourists the opportunity to understand the traditional customs and cultural differences of different tribes in South Africa. As a diversified international city, the bustling high-end shopping malls are also good places for shopping. At the same time, Johannesburg is also the "first stop" for many countries including China to fly to South Africa, and it is also the starting point for experiencing colorful South Africa.
Gold Reef City
The Golden City Theme Park is located in the south of Johannesburg. This is a theme park built on the site of the former gold mine. The park realistically reproduces the buildings of the Golden City during the gold rush from the late 18th century to the early 19th century. There are also bank post offices, police stations, restaurants and bars that reflect prosperity. The mine in the Golden City was dug to a depth of 3,200 meters underground. Now tourists can wear safety equipment and go down to 220 meters underground to observe the actual operation of gold mining at that time and understand the hardships of the gold diggers back then. You can also go to see the actual melting of gold and the whole process of casting gold bricks.
There are also many amusement projects and roller coasters in the Golden City for tourists to entertain. A large aerial vehicle resembling a "pirate ship" is especially popular with teenagers.