Cape Town: Feel the Charm of Hiking in Nature

With the picturesque sceneries and unique geographical environment, Cape Town is famed as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. As a city very suitable for vacation, Cape Town boasts rich cultural landscapes, picturesque seaside sceneries, as well as numerous magnificent mountains, which attracts tourists at home and abroad.

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Meanwhile, as the city has the unique geographical location, there is a good variety of hiking routes for outdoor hikers. They can touch the unique charm of Cape Town while walking around in the mountains and along rivers.

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Shitoushan Ring Road is a good hiking route for beginners. Most of the route surround Shitou Mountain. The terrain slopes gently. Along the way, Hikers can see picturesque grasslands, lush pine forests, and delightful sea views. On weekends, outdoor sports enthusiasts can choose to have an outdoor hiking trip together with their families and friends in their spare time. They may have a good opportunity to experience the tranquility of nature and enjoy the fun of hiking.

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Table Mountain is the most eye-catching corner of Cape Town. The three-hour route through Platteklip Canyon is one of the most popular hiking routes in Cape Town. Hikers can walk along the hillside of Table Mountain for two hours. Before hiking, it is of great importance to prepare suitable shoes, plenty of water, as well as sunscreen. Although it is only 700 meters away, the slope of this road is steeper, which will be a bit difficult for beginners.