Second int'l hot-air balloon festival opens in Tuyen Quang

April 28, 2023 | 16:45

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The second International Hot-Air Balloon Festival opened in Tuyen Quang city in the northern mountainous province of the same name on April 28.

Second int'l hot-air balloon festival opens in Tuyen Quang

Second International Hot-Air Balloon Festival brings together a total of 20 balloons (Photo: VNA)

Tuyen Quang – The second International Hot-Air Balloon Festival opened in Tuyen Quang city in the northern mountainous province of the same name on April 28.

The festival, which will last to May 2, will be the highlight of the Tuyen Quang Tourism Year 2023.

It will take place across two venues, namely Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Tuyen Quang city, and Na Tong Stadium in Lam Binh district.

This year’s edition brings together a total of 20 balloons under the control of experienced pilots from different countries and territories around the world, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, the Netherlands, India, Slovakia, Russia, Taiwan (China), and Vietnam.

During the five-day event, visitors will have a chance to fly the balloons and see major local tourist sites from above, visit caves, go kayaking on Na Hang lake, and participate in a series of entertainment activities.

This year, Tuyen Quang is aiming to welcome more than 2.5 million tourist arrivals.

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