Sun City is located 187 kilometers northwest of Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the lush tropical rain forest is covered with splendid buildings, monkeys play in the forest and birds hover between towers, just like a harmonious and beautiful paradise on earth. In Sun City, the left hand is planted with sunshine and the right hand is full of smiles.
Sun City has a mild climate, with clear skies and Wan Li all year round, and little rainfall. Luxury hotels, golf courses, water parks, horse riding fields and various indoor leisure and entertainment projects have provided people with comfortable and rich enjoyment for their holiday life, making Sun City one of the most famous holiday resorts in Africa, where three Miss World beauty contests were held.
In South Africa, Sun City is synonymous with entertainment, food, gambling, comfort, romance and surprise. Sun City is a world-class resort and entertainment city built by South African billionaire Sol Kerzner with an investment of 83 million rand. Construction started in July 1978 and officially opened on December 7, 1979. In it, you can feel the incomparable luxury, glory and illusion. Perhaps those who walk by you are rich people.
In fact, this famous and luxurious entertainment city might not exist if it hadn't been for apartheid in South Africa, which classified this border land as "no matter where" and agreed that "abnormal" entertainment activities (only gambling places) could be held here.
There are only four hotels in Sun City * * *, which are, from the outside to the inside, the three-star Cabanas Hotel, the four-star Sun City Hotel, the five-star Cascades Hotel and the ultra-five-star Palace Hotel.
Palace Hotel: Also known as The Palace Hotel of Lost City, it is the most expensive and luxurious hotel in Sun City and one of the most famous luxury hotels in Africa. The appearance of the hotel is like a castle. The shapes and decorations of towers, vaults, walls and colonnades are covered with African cultural symbols, and all the details of the internal facilities reflect the theme of grassland and animals everywhere.
Waterfall Hotel: It is named after the unique design of waterfall swimming pool. Surrounded by gardens, the hotel has an elegant and pleasant environment. Close to the entertainment center, it is convenient to enjoy all kinds of leisure and entertainment facilities at any time.
sun city hotel: the first hotel in sun city, overlooking Gary Player golf course, with a wide view. The casino in the lobby is the reason that attracts many people to Sun City. There is also the only Chinese restaurant in Sun City: Orchid Restaurant.
Cabanas Hotel: Although it is only a three-star hotel, the room facilities are very modern, the service is as considerate as other hotels, and the price is relatively low. Cabanas Hotel is close to children's playground and water sports center. Most of the rooms are family rooms, suitable for family holidays.
Casino: Located in Sun City Hotel, it's small in scale, but it has all kinds of games, ranging from slot machines for trying your luck to cards for spending a lot of money. Although the original intention of Sun City was to become a casino like Las Vegas, casinos are no longer the key target for tourists to come here.
Golf courses: Sun City has two golf courses: The Lost City and Gary Player. The stadium is designed by a famous South African designer, which makes full use of the hilly terrain and complements the surrounding environment. A series of top events such as the Million Dollar Golf Challenge are held every year.
entertainment center: there are gyms, spas, casinos and other facilities.
Outdoor sports: Sun City is close to Pirinsburg National Park, and you can observe wild animals in a convertible; In addition, there are various sports such as gardens, racecourses, animal farms, water worlds, outdoor adventure centers, etc., and the holiday life can be arranged in a colorful way.
There are dozens of restaurants in Sun City. Besides restaurants attached to hotels and entertainment centers, they can be found in golf courses, lakesides and animal farms. Exquisite and authentic western food is the main choice, as well as African barbecue and oriental cuisine. The decoration of each restaurant is unique, paying special attention to the blending of internal and external environment, so that guests can have a picnic in nature even indoors. There is a bar beside the swimming pool and in the garden. It is also very pleasant to order a cool drink and sit on the lounge chair to enjoy the bright sunshine in the afternoon. Although most restaurants can dress casually, some restaurants that pay special attention to emotional appeal still want their guests to dress more formally, such as palazzo Villa Hotel in the Palace Hotel.
Tips
1. Sun City is about 2 hours' drive from Johannesburg, and there is almost no public transportation. The best way is to drive by car. Starting from Johannesburg, go north along National Highway No.1 to Bulleteau Leah, then go to National Highway No.4, pass through Lustenburg, and arrive at Sun City.
2. Sun City has a mild climate, with clear skies and Wan Li all year round, and little rainfall, so it is suitable for traveling at any time, and there is almost no difference between light and peak seasons. The area where Sun City is located has a large temperature difference in the morning and evening. If you want to go outdoors, you can take a coat with you. Sunscreen is essential whenever you go to Sun City. In addition, due to the dry air, we should pay attention to replenish water at any time.
3. currency: the currency is Rand. Credit cards are common in South Africa, so you don't have to carry a lot of cash.
4. Time difference: six hours later than Beijing. 5. Language: More than ten languages, but English is its administrative language.
Personal note: Because the tourist bus to Sun City was recently attacked by local blacks with small stones,
Many tourists were injured to varying degrees, so most tourists don't choose to play there now! !