(VOVWORLD) - The 2023 International Hot Air Balloon Festival officially opened on Tuesday in Quy Nhon city in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh.
The organizer arranged a total of 10 hot air balloons of between 25 metres and 28 metres, in various colors, sizes, and types to serve visitors.
Tourists are expected to fly with the pilot to experience the feeling of sitting on a hot air balloon whilst savoring the scenic views of Quy Nhon beach town. Flights start from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. daily with each flight carrying two to three tourists at an altitude of between 300 meters to 500 meters for a distance of between 5 km and 10 km. The price for each flight stands at 4 million VND.
With regard to low-hanging hot air balloons, flights begin from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily at an altitude of between 30 meters and 50 meters with the fare for each flight at 200,000 VND.
The international hot air balloon festival is also part of activities for the upcoming Binh Dinh tourism festival which aims to revive the local tourism industry in the post-pandemic period.
The event will open until next Friday.