The cutest moment in Taitung’s sky: Pirate and Mushroom hot air balloons take flight

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, reported by Li Xinyi

 

After Typhoon Saola departed Taiwan, the Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival resumed at Luye Gaotai in Taitung County and immediately attracted large crowds. Especially on Saturday (the 4th), the Pirate and Mushroom shaped balloons—making their first appearance in Taiwan—along with six other tethered hot air balloons rising and descending, transformed the entire Luye Gaotai grassland into a fairytale-like wonderland rarely seen outside of storybooks. Nearly five thousand visitors who arrived early were left amazed. Tomorrow (the 7th), 13 hot air balloons will take to the skies together, marking the most balloons launched simultaneously during this festival.

Taitung County- stated that the 2012 Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival, held this year at three times the scale of last year, has attracted over 400,000 visitors in just one month to experience the hot air balloons. To allow even more people to enjoy the most romantic summer vacation, an additional show is planned for tomorrow morning, featuring the highest number of balloons showcased so far—13 in total. Among them, seven hot air balloons, including the Pirate, Mushroom, and two Taitung-themed balloons, will take part in simultaneous free flights. This marks the most spectacular hot air balloon flying performance in Taiwan’s history.

Additionally, a hot air balloon light show concert to celebrate Fathers’ Day and honor hard-working dads will take place starting at 6:30 PM on August 8th at Luye Gaotai in Taitung. Around 12 balloons are expected to appear, and the event will continue until September 2nd.

 

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