THUA THIEN – HUE Tourists can see Hue city from above when experiencing hot air balloon flight during Hue Festival week (June 25-30).
The hot air balloon festival “Hue Ancient Capital seen from the sky” was held at Ham Nghi yard next to Hue Citadel during the week of Hue Festival, attracting thousands of people and tourists to visit and experience. Many locals and tourists have experienced sitting on a hot air balloon to see the ancient capital of Hue from above. Ticket price on spot is 150,000 VND/person, flight on route 4.5 million VND/person.
Before the balloon departs, experts from Japan and Korea release the balloons and observe to determine the direction of the wind. This is to ensure that the balloon will land in a safe place.
The job of blowing up a hot air balloon requires players to have technique. The volunteer force is the soldiers in the 1st Battalion supporting the specialists.
The hot air balloon left Ham Nghi yard where the hot air balloon festival took place during Festical Hue week and flew past the Institute of Secrets, which is now the headquarters of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center.
Hue city with many green trees appears in the eyes of visitors when experiencing the hot air balloon service.
Four hot air balloons fly over Hue city.
Many tourists experienced hot air balloons of experts from India expressed interest.
The hot air balloon goes over the rice fields of Tien Non village, Phu Mau commune. The scenery here makes many visitors feel excited when returning to their childhood.
Mr. Nguyen Dinh Anh Khoa in Hue city said that the ancient capital of Hue looked very beautiful from above after he experienced the flight on a hot air balloon. “Sitting on a hot air balloon to see the wonderful city of Hue , I was also a bit worried when the hot air balloon landed. Fortunately, my trip was safe,” said Mr. Khoa.
The bridge of Korean and Japanese experts flew over the area of Vy Da ward.
After about 30 minutes, the hot air balloon landed in the field of Tien Non village, about 5 km away. People in Tien Non village, Phu Mau commune, Hue city were excited when they saw the hot air balloon landing in their village for the first time.
After experiencing the hot air balloon flight, visitors will be picked up by the car of the organizers to return to the departure point. The hot air balloon festival will end on June 30.