Hello Kitty Fun at Clear Lake — Kaohsiung Hot Air Balloon Carnival Kicks Off in Color

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, Reported by Chen Guanxin

 

The hot air balloon event in southern Taiwan has arrived at Kaohsiung’s Clear Lake. The “2013 Kaohsiung Takeoff – Urban Hot Air Balloon Carnival” series of events, taking place from now until August 11 at Chuanxizhai of Clear Lake, features four major firsts — these include hot air balloons ascending over the lake offering views of Clear Lake’s scenic beauty, hot air balloon water shadow light shows, hot air balloon Walk-In exploration tours, and urban-style hot air balloons. These offer the public an excellent opportunity to view the beautiful lake scenery of Clear Lake from high above. Free shuttle buses are also available on Saturdays and Sundays during the event period, running from Laogong Yule Park to the main gate of Clear Lake, making it convenient for visitors to experience the unique thrill of seeing the lake from the sky.

This is the first time a hot air balloon event has been held by a lake in Taiwan. Spanning 37 days, the event invites hot air balloons and professional pilots from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Slovenia to take the public up in the air. Hot air balloon tethered rides are divided into two sessions: the morning session from 06:30–08:30 and the afternoon session from 17:00–19:00. Each ride lasts 5 minutes per person and costs NT$500. For the first time introduced in Taiwan, the U.S. hot air balloon WALK IN exploration tour is available during the morning session from 09:00–11:00 and the afternoon session from 14:00–16:00, allowing visitors to step directly inside a hot air balloon to see its internal structure and discover the secrets of flight.

The water shadow light show is held every Saturday from 19:30–19:45. The event venue also features a range of exciting activities, such as flight performances and displays, including special-shaped kites operated by professional teams, as well as aerobatic stunts by remote-controlled gliders soaring through the sky. There will also be a drone exhibition carefully curated by the Aerospace Research Institute of National Cheng Kung University and the Advanced Power System Research Center. Surrounding the venue are themed activities such as the World Ice Cream Carnival, a hot air balloon cultural museum, a hot air balloon history museum, a joyful balloon pavilion, a Chinese and Western food street, a special sale of agricultural specialties, souvenirs, a family fun castle, and a 3D motion flight cinema — a hot air balloon amusement park that offers fun for both adults and children.

 

Please note that tethered hot air balloon experiences are subject to weather and wind speed conditions. If the wind speed exceeds level three, the on-site broadcast and notices will announce the suspension of the ride experience. For more details, please visit the event’s official website: http://ezmon.tw.

 

 

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