Cardiff, the historic yet progressive capital city of Wales, is home to many of South Glamorgan's primary tourist attractions. One such attraction, Cardiff Castle, took shape during the reign of the Normans (around 1081) and today houses artifacts depicting 2,000 years of South Glamorgan history, much of which it played witness to. Equally impressive is the open air St Fagans National History Museum, which follows 500 years of the Welsh way of life.

On a modern note, Cardiff is a contemporary city and a great example of this is the popular Cardiff Bay—a trendy area featuring entertainment and nightlife. Holding many internationally acclaimed performances, the phenomenal architecture of the Wales Millennium Centre was meant to reflect Welsh landscape and culture. Strolling alongside the waterfront of Mermaid Quay, there are an abundance of restaurants that feature foods from around the world. For sports fans, the world renowned Millennium Stadium is of interest. As the first venue in the UK with a retractable roof, it is a year-round venue that seats 78, 000 people and played host to the Rugby World Cup in 1999.