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"End of the Earth: Cape of Good Hope, a witness to history."

The Cape of Good Hope is a famous cape at the southwestern tip of Africa, located at 34°21′S, 18°30′E, 52 km north of Cape Town. It is located in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, which actually includes two capes: the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. The Cape of Good Hope was originally called the Cape of Storms, but because sailors hoped to reach the East and gain wealth after passing it, the King of Portugal renamed it the "Cape of Good Hope". Travel guide: 🧳Best travel season: Summer from October to February of the following year, with pleasant weather and bright sunshine. ⏰Time difference: China is 6 hours ahead of South Africa. Language: English and Afrikaans (South African Dutch) are common languages. 🪙Currency: South African Rand (ZAR), foreigners can get a tax refund if their total consumption in South Africa exceeds 250 Rand. 🚗Transportation: You can drive or take public transportation to get there, the road conditions are good. 🏨Accommodation: Cape Town has a variety of accommodation options, from luxury hotels to budget inns. 🌟Attractions: • Cape of Good Hope: You can breathe the freshest air, watch the spectacle of the cold and warm currents from the west and east coasts meeting, the 249-meter-high seaside cliff, more than 250 species of birds and 1,100 species of plants, and you may also see dolphins and killer whales. • Cape Point: Located 2 km from the Cape of Good Hope, there is a lighthouse where you can overlook the spectacular views of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. • Victoria Harbour: A bustling area integrating leisure, shopping, entertainment, dining, and going out to sea. • Bopka Street: You can experience local culture and shopping. 📑Precautions: • There are wild animals in the reserve, such as baboons, do not approach or feed them. • The wind is strong at the Cape of Good Hope, please be careful. • You can take a cable car to the lighthouse on Cape Point to enjoy the panoramic view. • There is a restaurant at the Cape of Good Hope where you can dine and enjoy the sea view. 📍Practical information: • Address: Cape Point Rd, Cape Peninsula, During the tour, you can walk along the winding trail, feel the coolness brought by the sea breeze, and watch the spectacular view of the waves hitting the reef. At the Cape of Good Hope, you can also overlook Seal Island, where thousands of seals live. Don't forget to take a group photo in front of the sign of the Cape of Good Hope to prove that you have been to the southernmost tip of Africa.
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Posted: Oct 20, 2024
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