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Binh Dinh Province in Vietnam to Host Inaugural Hot Air Balloon Festival

The province of Binh Dinh in south-central Vietnam is set to host its inaugural hot-air balloon festival from April 24 to May 5, in a bid to draw in both domestic and international visitors.

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21 April, 2023

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The “Quy Nhon – Sea Paradise – Brilliant Colors” festival will be held at Quy Nhon Square in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, announced Huynh Cao Nhat, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Tourism, on Wednesday. The event promises to offer visitors a unique and unforgettable experience, showcasing the city’s spectacular beauty and vibrant culture. Attendees can look forward to a variety of activities, from traditional music and dance performances to delicious local cuisine and handicrafts. With its stunning beaches, awe-inspiring mountains, and vibrant culture, Quy Nhon is sure to be an unforgettable destination for all those who attend the festival.

Twelve vibrant hot-air balloons, each measuring 25-28 meters in diameter, will gracefully float above the city during the festival.

The majestic hot-air balloons can soar up to 300-500 metres into the sky, providing passengers with an unforgettable experience as they take in breathtaking views of the landscape below. Up to five people can enjoy each flight, delighting in the beauty of the world from a unique perspective.

Tourists can opt for either a tethered or free-floating balloon as they explore the stunning sea city from high above.

Free-floating rides begin every day at 6:00 am, with two passengers and a pilot on board the balloon. These rides typically last 45-60 minutes.

Meanwhile, tethered balloon rides will be available daily from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Each balloon can accommodate two to three passengers, plus a pilot, for five-minute rides.

This is the first time Binh Dinh has held a stunning hot-air balloon festival. It will be a key tourism activity for the province in 2023 and will help to attract local and international travelers,” said Nhat.

Binh Dinh will host a range of exciting events in 2023, including a photo exhibition to showcase its tourism offerings, the grand finale of the Miss World Vietnam 2023 competition, a convention for the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program and traditional craft villages, and a martial arts fest. This was announced by the provincial Department of Tourism.

The province welcomed 1.26 million tourists in the first quarter of this year, registering a year-on-year rise of 33%.

Its tourism revenue reached VND2.6 trillion (US$111 million) last quarter, nearly twice the figure from the same period last year.

Binh Dinh has set ambitious targets of welcoming five million visitors and generating tourism revenue of VND16.4 trillion ($700 million) this year, according to a report by Nhan Dan (People) newspaper. With these goals in mind, the province is working hard to develop its tourism industry.

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Binh Dinh Province, located in the south-central region of Vietnam, will be hosting its inaugural Hot-Air Balloon Festival from April 24 to May 5. The event is part of an effort to boost tourism, both domestically and from abroad. Visitors will be able to partake in a variety of activities, such as hot-air balloon rides, paragliding, and more. The festival is expected to draw a large number of visitors, showcasing the beauty and culture of the area.

The festival, entitled ‘Quy Nhon – Sea Paradise – Brilliant Colors’, will be held at Quy Nhon Square in the namesake city in Binh Dinh Province, Huynh Cao Nhat, the Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Tourism, announced on Wednesday.

Twelve vibrantly-hued hot-air balloons, each measuring 25-28 meters in diameter, will grace the skyline of the city during the festival.

The majestic hot-air balloons can soar up to 300-500 meters in the air, offering an unforgettable experience for two to five passengers per flight.

Tourists can explore the beautiful sea city from above by opting for either a tethered or free-floating balloon ride. With a bird’s eye view, they can take in the city’s stunning scenery and create lasting memories.

Free-floating rides start at 6:00 am every day with two passengers and a pilot aboard the balloons. These rides typically last 45-60 minutes.

Meanwhile, tethered balloon rides are available daily from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Each balloon can hold up to three passengers, in addition to the pilot, for a five-minute journey.

This is the first time Binh Dinh has held a spectacular hot-air balloon festival. It will be a key tourism activity for the province in 2023 and will help to attract local and international travelers,” said Nhat.

Binh Dinh will host a range of exciting events to showcase its tourism offerings, including a photo exhibition, the grand finale of Miss World Vietnam 2023, a convention for the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program and traditional craft villages in Binh Dinh, and a martial arts festival. The events are being organized by the provincial Department of Tourism.

The province welcomed 1.26 million tourists during the first quarter of this year, recording a remarkable 33% year-on-year increase.

Its tourism revenue surged to VND2.6 trillion (US$111 million) last quarter, more than double the figure from the same period last year.

Binh Dinh province has set ambitious targets for this year, aiming to welcome five million visitors and generate tourism revenue of VND16.4 trillion ($700 million), according to Nhan Dan (People) newspaper. This is a significant rise from last year’s figures, and the province is working hard to ensure these goals are achieved.

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