▲ Table Mountain (Afrikaans: Tafelberg) is a flat-topped mountain located at the northern end of Cape Town, South Africa, with an elevation of 1,087 meters. Its northeastern peak is marked by Maclear's Beacon. The mountain stretches approximately 3 km, featuring a plateau resembling a rectangular tabletop. It is flanked by Devil's Peak to the east and Lion's Head to the west, collectively forming the "City Bowl" landscape surrounding Cape Town. Composed of sandstone shaped by strong winds and water erosion, the mountain is often shrouded in clouds brought by southeastern winds, creating the iconic "tablecloth" phenomenon. Annual rainfall here reaches 1,525 mm.
▲ The Houses of Parliament in Cape Town is a landmark building in South Africa's legislative capital. Designed by architect Charles Freeman in Victorian style, its main structure was completed in 1884 with expansions in the 1920s and 1980s. Located near the Company's Garden in the city center, it serves as the seat of South Africa's government parliament. The interior features luxurious marble decorations bearing Victorian-era influences.
▲ Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is located at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, covering an area of over 560 hectares. It is one of the world's most renowned botanical gardens, specializing in cultivating native South African plants, with the national flower Protea (King Protea) as its iconic species. The garden is divided into thematic zones based on plant ecological functions, including medicinal plant areas, forest plant areas, and herb gardens. Visitors can enjoy diverse vegetation views year-round, particularly the famous Fynbos shrub vegetation unique to the Cape region. The garden features specialty shops selling local flower seeds and gardening books, along with hiking trails and other visitor facilities.
