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Introducing Southeast Wales
Southeast Wales is industrialised, home to half the country's population and much of its big business. But strike out beyond the urban sprawl and there's much to admire amongst the sweeping, history-rich uplands.
In keeping with the industrial theme, there's classic heritage here. The sombre valleys of Taff, Rhymney and Rhondda were once the heartbeat of the iron and coal trades, which brought wealth and, later in the 1980s, despair in equal measure. Gradually, tourists are discovering that areas such as Blaenafon, a World Heritage Site, and Big Pit are crucial in uncovering the true Wales.
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