Sandton
The dazzling lights of Sandton seem to serve as one of Johannesburg's greatest lures. This highly polished up-market suburb acts as a home for many of the country's rich and famous, as well as many rich and not-so-famous individuals. This fact is easily seen as one makes their way through the massive shopping malls or takes a drive through the streets lined with palatial homes. You will be hard-pressed to find any eye-sores here. Well manicured gardens and water-features provide a stage for some of the most daring and vibrant architecture in the country - all topped with an unmistakable sense of class. This is Sandton, South Africa and there is no other place quite like it.
Most of the traffic in Sandton is local. During the holiday season, visiting relatives take the place of locals who have flocked to the countries seashores in search of sun and surf. Most visitors make sure not to visit with empty pockets as some of the country's best shopping malls are to be found here. Perhaps most notable is the Sandton City Shopping Centre. A place where you can shop till you drop as you explore the various levels and wings of the complex, you will be able to while away many hours in this shoppers paradise. Coffee shops and restaurants offer exquisite refreshment and dining opportunities. The shopping center is situated in central Sandton and is surrounded by up-market business centers for global trade. In many ways, Sandton central is the commercial centre of the country.
Visitors to this epicenter of the wealthy also dare not come without a sense of culture and taste as Sandton is home to numerous galleries, theatres and trendy nightclubs. For the bookworms, the Sandton Library makes for an enjoyable retreat while the Zoo Lake is a great place to unwind - with or without the kids. Row boats on the lake at sunset make for a romantic setting. The Nelson Mandela Square Antiques Faire takes place every first Sunday of the month and is a great place to find some amazing antique gems. If you're still not quite satisfied after all this, try a walking tour of the central Sandton - a great way to get up close and personal with the country's centre of commerce. Sandton hotels are top quality and are frequently used by people visiting for business. If you are visiting Johannesburg, don't leave Sandton off your list of attractions.
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