Second int'l hot-air balloon festival opens in Tuyen Quang

​The second International Hot-Air Balloon Festival opened in Tuyen Quang city in the northern mountainous province of the same name on April 28.

The festival, which will last to May 2, will be the highlight of the Tuyen Quang Tourism Year 2023.

This year’s edition brings together a total of 20 balloons under the control of experienced pilots from different countries and territories around the world and Vietnam.

During the five-day event, visitors will have a chance to fly the balloons and see major local tourist sites from above, visit caves, go kayaking on Na Hang lake, and participate in a series of entertainment activities.

This year, Tuyen Quang is aiming to welcome more than 2.5 million tourist arrivals./.

VNA