By MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team
Missed this summer’s Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival? No worries, you can now take a hot air balloon ride in winter too. The Taitung County Government has launched a winter hot air balloon free-flight travel package, paired with the “Hot Air Balloons in Eastern Taiwan” combo tour. Available from now until the end of the year, travelers who want to fly can all make use of it.
No need to wait for summer vacation—you can experience a hot air balloon ride in winter. (Image source / Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival - Taiwan Balloon Festival)
The Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival is a major summer event in Taiwan, attracting over 800,000 visitors every year. However, many may not know that as long as weather permits, hot air balloons can actually fly freely in Taitung 365 days a year. This time, the Taitung County Government has combined the unique features of the East Rift Valley with winter hot air balloon experiences, launching the “Hot Air Balloons in Eastern Taiwan” combo tour starting today. The package includes taking a hot air balloon ride to overlook the valley and enjoy bird’s-eye views, while also delving into tribal culture, farm stays, hands-on DIY activities, and tasting Taitung’s natural, toxin-free specialty foods.
Admire Taitung’s natural beauty from high above. (Image source / Taitung Just Like This – Taitung County Tourism Bureau)
The Taitung County Government will also hold a “Hot Air Balloon Fun Day” on November 20–22, featuring a hot air balloon market, fun DIY activities (windmills, paper hot air balloons), music picnics, and more.
The Taitung County Government launches the Hot Air Balloons in Eastern Taiwan tour package. (Image source / Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival - Taiwan Balloon Festival)
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“Hot Air Balloons in Eastern Taiwan”
◎ Participants in the 3-day tour package have the chance to experience a free hot air balloon free flight (original price NT$10,300, special offer for first 40 people at NT$5,500)
◎ Participants in the 2-day tour package can enjoy a half-price discount on the hot air balloon free flight (original price NT$8,300, special offer for first 100 people at NT$6,000)
◎ Participants in the 1-day tour package can explore the hot air balloon walk-in experience for free, saving NT$500 (original price NT$1,500, special offer for first 200 people at NT$1,000).
※ Combo tour packages with 20 or more participants also receive additional discounts.
Hot Air Balloon Fun Day
Date: November 20–22
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM daily
Venue: Luye Flight School
Address: No. 399, Section 3, Zhonghua Road, Luye Township, Taitung County (at 345.5 km on Highway 9)