The International Hot Air Balloon Festival has been held annually in Taitung since 2011.

And this year the festival that started on July 11th, and is scheduled to run through to the end of this month, is more popular than ever.

Due to restrictions on traveling abroad put in place by COVID-19, the number of people visiting The International Hot Air Balloon Festival has of course increased many times over compared to previous years – so be prepared.

Photo: viantsai818 on Instagram

The venue itself can easily be reached by public transportation as well as car, and / or scooter, so if you are on the look out for something interesting to do in August and are ready to explore the beauty of Taitung- The Back Garden of Taiwan, just book a train ticket, and let’s go!

Taitung is a really beautiful place to visit, not only because of its popular tourist attractions, but also because of its long and well recorded historical culture.

As interesting as the wider region is – and maybe next time I will write a more detailed travel guide introducing Taitung proper – this article will only focus on the annual International Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Taitung’s prestigious Hot Air Balloon Festival was listed as one of the Top 12 most amazing Hot Air Balloon Festivals by TV’s Travel Channel a while back, and this has made Luye Kaotai a very famous attraction with visiting foreigners.

Every year a variety of hot air balloons in different colors and shapes are released into the sky in “Luye Kaotai” (鹿野高台) – the Luye Highlands.

Pilots from all over the world come to celebrate this annual fiesta.

However, the pandemic we are now faced with has limited some foreign pilot participation this year. Nevertheless, the hot air balloons displayed are still fascinating. 

One of my personal favorites is the Sponge Bob hot air balloon, but there is much more  information about the hot air balloon characters on display in the “Balloon Catalog” on the official website (link below).

There are two ‘flying’ sessions for the hot air balloons daily: one in the early morning (from around 5:30 am – 7:00 am) with the other in the late afternoon (from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm). This is the time the main event starts.

It is recommended you arrive at the site early so that you can find a decent viewing spot on the grasslands. Oh, and checking the weather is also important as the release of the hot air balloons depends on it.

In addition to the hot air balloons released at the Luye Highlands, there are also a number of special night-glow concerts in Chenggong Township at Sanxiantai, in Taimali Township at the The Aurora Gardens, in Beinan Township at the Jhihben Hot Springs, here in Luye Township at the Luye Highlands of course, and in Taitung City at the Taitung Forest Park.

Further information can be found on all of these under the “Night-Glows” page on the official website.

Watching the hot air balloons go up into the sky is of course the ‘thing’ most visitors will limit themselves to.

However, if you want a truly unique experience, you can actually book tickets online or you can opt to line up in person at the site for your own chance to ride in a hot air balloon.

Paragliding and grass sliding are two other popular activities that people like to try when visiting Luye.

Photo: angelahsieh0428 on Instagram

And these comments come from someone who has been there, and got the T-shirt;  my friends and I visited The International Hot Air Balloon Festival in 2018.

I was personally very impressed by the breathtaking view when all hot air balloons were released into the night sky.

And having a group of friends sitting around you on the grasslands as you wait for the release of the hot air balloons is a very special – and unforgettable – experience.

More information about the festival can be found through the official website here.

147 comments
  1. Pingback: MKsOrb
  2. Pingback: Temp EMail
  3. Pingback: Best Hosting
  4. Pingback: สล็อต
  5. Pingback: Beverly Bultron
  6. Pingback: premium-domains
  7. Pingback: Assignment help
  8. Pingback: valentine gift
  9. Pingback: calming remedy
  10. Pingback: Click Here
  11. Pingback: Click Here
  12. Pingback: Click Here
  13. Pingback: Click Here
  14. Pingback: Click Here
  15. Pingback: Click Here
  16. Pingback: Click Here
  17. Pingback: Click Here
  18. Pingback: Click Here
  19. Pingback: Click Here
  20. Pingback: Click Here
  21. Pingback: Click Here
  22. Pingback: Click Here
  23. Pingback: Click Here
  24. Pingback: Click Here
  25. Pingback: Click Here
  26. Pingback: Click Here
  27. Pingback: Click Here
  28. Pingback: Click Here
  29. Pingback: Click Here
  30. Pingback: Click Here
  31. Pingback: Click Here
  32. Pingback: Click Here
  33. Pingback: Click Here
  34. Pingback: spaceros
  35. Pingback: no code robotics
  36. Pingback: Click Here
  37. Pingback: Click Here
  38. Pingback: Click Here
  39. Pingback: Click Here
  40. Pingback: Click Here
  41. Pingback: Click Here
  42. Pingback: Click Here
  43. Pingback: Click Here
  44. Pingback: Click Here
  45. Pingback: Click Here
  46. Pingback: Click Here
  47. Pingback: Click Here
  48. Pingback: Click Here
  49. Pingback: Click Here
  50. Pingback: Click Here
  51. Pingback: Click Here
  52. Pingback: Click Here
  53. Pingback: Click Here
  54. Pingback: Click Here
  55. Pingback: Click Here
  56. Pingback: Click Here
  57. Pingback: Click Here
  58. Pingback: Click Here
  59. Pingback: Click Here
  60. Pingback: Click Here
  61. Pingback: Click Here
  62. Pingback: Click Here
  63. Pingback: Click Here
  64. Pingback: Click Here
  65. Pingback: Click Here
  66. Pingback: Click Here
  67. Pingback: Click Here
  68. Pingback: Click Here
  69. Pingback: Click Here
  70. Pingback: Click Here
  71. Pingback: Click Here
  72. Pingback: Click Here
  73. Pingback: Click Here
  74. Pingback: Click Here
  75. Pingback: Click Here
  76. Pingback: Click Here
  77. Pingback: Google reviews
  78. Pingback: Aussie camgirls
  79. Pingback: 2023 Books
  80. Pingback: marriage records
  81. Pingback: online memorial
  82. Pingback: IRA Empire
  83. Pingback: Chirurgie Tunisie
  84. Pingback: Admissions process
  85. Pingback: GPA Calculation
  86. Pingback: Credit Hour System
  87. Pingback: faculty of dental
  88. Pingback: Finance research
  89. Pingback: technology
  90. Pingback: MBA

Comments are closed.

You May Also Like

Taiwan to Impose Health Declaration Forms on All Visitors

Those failing to accurately do so face a fine of up to NT$150,000

In Taiwan, Southeast Asians Find Roots In A Bookstore

Humans often tend to create and sustain differences between each other. In

Fitness Club Shut Due To Coronavirus Fears

despite a requirement (for) self-quarantine … club member chose to visit the Yawei fitness club

COVID-19 – 22 Cases So Far in Taiwan

The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Taiwan