Bethlehem: The Shopping District Capital of South Africa
Bethlehem is a Free Town in the eastern province of South Africa, which is wheat growing town name after the famous biblical city of Bethlehem meaning House of Bread. It is the fastest growing free town in Africa with plenty of high street shopping centres where most of the visitors and residents of other towns fulfill their craving for great shopping. Visit this town by booking a flight to arrive at Bloemfontein Airport (BFN) then drive approximately 135 miles to reach Bethlehem’s town proper.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to be at Bethlehem is during the months of January to April for an ideal weather perfect for touring the town with less chances of rainfall. December is also a great time to travel the town to take part of the QwaQwa Meets Bethlehem Music Festival that features a diverse entertainment from music, dance, fashion and the arts. Hot Air Balloon Festival is another popular event in Bethlehem held every June.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Bethlehem is a haven for shopaholics for it features plenty of shopping centres where visitors can find great buys that will surely satisfies their cravings for amazing shopping experience. One of the best malls in town is the Dihlabeng Mall that features the perfect shopping centre for the entire family. After shopping, tourists may go straight to the Goble Park for some thrilling football match games. Tourists travelling Bethlehem will never run out of hotels to stay just minutes away from most of the town attractions. These hotels include Lionsrock Lodge and Peermonth Metcourt at Frontier, Bethlehem.