In pictures: Vietnam’s largest hot-air balloon festival in Tuyen Quang

With the participation of 22 hot-air balloons from Vietnam and around the world, the international hot-air balloon festival held in Tuyen Quang Province is expected to be an attractive annual event.
The Tuyen Quang International Hot-Air Balloon Festival 2024 is the largest of its kind in Vietnam to date.
The Tuyen Quang International Hot-Air Balloon Festival 2024 is the largest of its kind in Vietnam to date.

The festival draws the participation of 22 balloons from Vietnam and many foreign countries, including the UK, Australia, Spain, the Netherlands, Japan, China and Thailand.

Safety checks are conducted before each flight.

The festival is taking place from April 27 to May 1 in Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Tuyen Quang Province’s eponymous capital city.

The flying periods are 6-9 am and 4:30-6:30 pm.

The 3rd Tuyen Quang International Hot-Air Balloon Festival is part of the 2024 Tuyen Quang Tourism Year.

Hot-air balloons in Nguyen Tat Thanh Square.

A balloon is inflated by warming the air.

Riding in a hot-air balloon is a unique experience for visitors and locals alike.

In joining the festival, visitors and local residents have the opportunity to look at Tuyen Quang City from above.

Hot-air balloons of various designs in Nguyen Tat Thanh Square.

Hot-air balloons fly over Tuyen Quang City.

Hot-air balloons at night.

NDO