The International Hot Air Balloon Festival adorns the beauty of the Northeast’s mountains and forests

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On the morning of March 30, more than 20 hot air balloons from many countries flew on Nguyen Tat Thanh square, Tuyen Quang city, officially opening the Tuyen Quang international hot air balloon festival with the companionship of Vietjet.

The biggest hot air balloon festival in Vietnam

From 6:00 am on March 30, Nguyen Tat Thanh square, Tuyen Quang city was bustling when hot air balloon teams from many countries began to install and test hot air balloons. Many people came to the square early to see this event.

Vietjet ‘s hot air balloon with two distinctive red and yellow colors is Vietnam’s representative to participate in the first international balloon festival. Dozens of hot air balloons continued to rise like giant, colorful drops of water flying in the sky of Tuyen Quang.

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The first Tuyen Quang International Hot Air Balloon Festival opened on the morning of March 30 – Photo: NAM TRAN

Speaking at the opening of the first international hot air balloon festival in 2022 held in Tuyen Quang, Mr. Hoang Viet Phuong – Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tuyen Quang province – said that the festival is a very meaningful and responsive activity. tourism launch program with the theme of safe tourism, the full experience of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; At the same time, it is the opening event of activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Uncle Ho’s return to Tuyen Quang to lead the nation in the resistance war against the French colonialists (April 2, 1947 – April 2, 2022) and the opening of the New Year. Tuyen Quang tourism 2022.

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The festival was opened at Nguyen Tat Thanh square, Tuyen Quang city with the companionship of Vietjet – Photo: NAM TRAN

The festival is held with more than 20 hot air balloons from the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam, held from March 30 to April 3, 2022 in the city. Tuyen Quang street, Son Duong district and Lam Binh district.

Attending and flying at the largest hot air balloon festival in Vietnam held in Tuyen Quang this time will definitely bring visitors an interesting experience when watching from above the beautiful space of Tuyen Quang city. Quang, the pristine beauty of Lam Binh mountains and forests, can interact with pilots and beauty queens, enjoy the night of the hot air balloon light show to create a unique artistic party “- Mr. Phuong emphasized.

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Taking place from March 30 to April 3, 2022, the Tuyen Quang hot air balloon festival with the participation of more than 20 hot air balloons from all over the world such as the UK, USA, Japan, Taiwan. China), Korea, Thailand, Spain, Netherlands… – Photo: NAM TRAN

According to Mr. Phuong, besides experiencing hot air balloons, tourists also discover Tuyen Quang through activities such as walking streets, folk games, exploring caves, waterfalls, experiencing boat racing on the lake bed. Na Hang Palace, Lam Binh, visit Tan Trao special national relic site, enjoy unique dishes of ethnic minorities in Tuyen Quang.

A new experience to promote, attract visitors

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The colorful hot air balloons are carefully prepared by the pilots before flying into the air – Photo: NAM TRAN

At the international hot air balloon festival that kicks off the Tuyen Quang Tourism Year, visitors can experience flying a hot air balloon and see the city, Na Hang – Lam Binh eco-tourism area and a series of fun activities. entertainment and have the opportunity to receive attractive gifts from Vietjet, interact with guests, Miss Luong Thuy Linh.

Mr. Do Xuan Quang – Vice President of Vietjet – shared: Vietjet is one of the first enterprises in Vietnam to own a hot air balloon. Vietjet’s hot air balloons bearing the colors of the Vietnamese flag and shirt have solemnly appeared at many international hot air balloon festivals. In Vietnam, Vietjet’s hot air balloons appear at many cultural events.

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Right from the beginning, a lot of tourists and people were here to admire and experience the first hot air balloon flight in Tuyen Quang – Photo: NAM TRAN

“With hot air balloons, we can see the beautiful scenery of Vietnam from above. Hot air balloon festivals not only bring new experiences to visitors but also provide opportunities for exchanges and promotions. To promote and attract tourists’ attention with local scenery. Accompanying the international hot air balloon festival and Tuyen Quang Tourism Year, Vietjet strives to join hands with the local tourism industry to restore tourism activities. calendar, ready for a good start of 2022” – Mr. Quang added that this is not only a meaningful event for Tuyen Quang but also for Vietnam’s tourism and aviation industry in the new normal state of the year. 2022 promises a strong boom in global tourism.

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Tourists and residents wait in line to experience flying with hot air balloons – Photo: NAM TRAN

Mr. Quang affirmed that Vietjet, with its domestic and international flight network, will continue to join hands with Tuyen Quang province and localities in promoting tourism and connecting travel businesses. Thereby creating unique, package tourism products with local imprints, which is a unique feature that attracts tourists to Tuyen Quang.

The international hot air balloon festival in Tuyen Quang is held from March 30 to April 3 at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square, Tan Trao square and Na Hang – Lam Binh eco-tourism area. Fresh view from above for visitors to see the beautiful and majestic nature of beautiful Tuyen Quang province, Vietnam.

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Vietjet Vice President Do Xuan Quang also participated in the experience of flying a hot air balloon – Photo: NAM TRAN

Visitors to the festival can enjoy an artistic hot air balloon performance under the control of 20 crews of experienced pilots from the UK, USA, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Spain, etc. The Netherlands and Taiwan (China)… At the same time, tourists and locals will also enjoy the festival of light shows from hot air balloons combined with vibrant music on the night of March 30.

“With the experience of participating and accompanying many international hot air balloon festivals in the US, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan (China), Vietjet contributes to honoring the beauty of culture, people, the local landscape, thereby continuing to develop, attracting tourists from all over the world,” said Mr. Quang.

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Visitors experience the first hot air balloon flight held in Tuyen Quang – Photo: NAM TRAN

Taking his two young children to see the hot air balloon festival, Mr. Nguyen Van Thang (Tuyen Quang city) said that the children were very eager to watch the hot air balloon festival, which was only seen on television, so he brought his children to see it right from the beginning. opening the festival. I will let the children fly with a hot air balloon (flying up and down on the spot) for them to have an interesting experience.

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People enjoy the experience of flying the first hot air balloon held in Tuyen Quang – Photo: NAM TRAN

Accompanying with Tuyen Quang International Hot Air Balloon Festival, from the morning of March 30, Vietjet offered customers a free experience of flying hot air balloons at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square when passengers bring their boarding passes or tickets. Vietjet electronic aircraft with a flight time from March 15 to December 31, 2022.

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Visitors also have the opportunity to experience the service of hanging, flying freely on hot air balloons under the control of experienced international pilots, immersing themselves in the vast and majestic natural space. View Tuyen Quang mountain river and typical tourist destinations such as Tan Trao relic site, Na Hang lake, My Lam resort, Mo waterfall… with a fresh perspective from above – Photo: NAM TRAN

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