Hot Air Balloon Festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City

The 2nd Ho Chi Minh City Hot Air Balloon Festival opened on December 8, held under the umbrella of the 2nd Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week in 2022.

Numerous colourful hot air balloons filled the blue skies over Thu Thiem 2 Park, attracting a large number of spectators.

Festival-goers will have the chance to take hot air balloon rides and contemplate the city from a height of 70 metres. Each ride lasts from 5-15 minutes.

The festival is expected to attract nearly 100,000 visitors and is also important in attracting holiday-makers to the city, contributing to boosting the recovery of sustainable tourism./.

VNA