By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
The 2016 Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place from July 1 to August 7 in Taitung. The previously well-received hot air balloon sunrise light show has been announced early this year, with six scheduled light show sessions. These can be enjoyed in areas such as Zhiben Hot Spring District, Daren, and downtown Taitung. To experience the magic of hot air balloons taking off up close, start planning your trip to Taitung now.
The 2016 Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held from July 1 to August 7 in Taitung. (Image source / Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival)
The organizers have announced six scheduled light show sessions early. (Image source / Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival)
To experience the magic of hot air balloons taking off up close, start planning your trip to Taitung now. (Image source / Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival)
Hot air balloon ground crew training courses are now open for registration. (Image source / Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival)
If you want to learn more about the structure of hot air balloons and experience a unique summer job, the hot air balloon ground crew training courses hosted by Skysky Aviation are now open for registration. Upon completing the course, outstanding participants will have the opportunity to serve as ground crew for the 2016 Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival, making friends with pilots from around the world. The registration fee is NT$2,000 per person. Residents of Taitung County or those with a student ID enjoy a discounted fee of NT$1,000. Retraining participants are charged a nominal fee of NT$300.
【Info】
Hot Air Balloon Ground Crew Training Course
Event Period:
1. First Session: May 14–16, 2016 (Registration deadline: May 12)
2. Second Session: May 24–26, 2016 (Registration deadline: May 22)
3. Third Session: June 4–6, 2016 (Registration deadline: June 2)
Training Locations:
First and Third Sessions:
Luye (Dream Factory of Flight in Taitung), No. 399, Section 3, Zhonghua Road, Luye Township, Taitung County (at Kilometer 345.5 on Highway 9)
Second Session:
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Miaoli County, No. 110, Xuefu Road, Shanhu Li, Toufen City
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