Hot air balloons liven up Hue Festival
A hot air balloon festival featuring dozens of balloons is entertaining local people and tourists at Hue Imperial Citadel in the city of Hue between April 13 and 20.
Local people and visitors will be able to watch an impressive performance of 12 hot-air balloons floating in the sky.
Flights over the former imperial capital to enjoy the dawn are among the highlights of the festival. People can also take in the beauty of famous scenic spots in Hue, such as the Perfume River, Ngu Mountain, and Tam Giang Lagoon.
They can register for hot-air balloon flights, with tickets costing 170 USD per person.
Shorter flights are capped at a lower price of around 8 USD./.
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