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Tourists enjoy Vietnam’s largest hot air balloon festival in Dong Nai

VOV.VN - Thousands of tourists flocked to Bien Hoa City in Dong Nai province on April 27 for the 2025 Dong Nai Hot Air Balloon Festival, the largest event of its kind ever held in Vietnam, which marks the start of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the southern liberation and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

tourists enjoy vietnam s largest hot air balloon festival in dong nai picture 1 — Dozens of hot air balloons are featured at the event

tourists enjoy vietnam s largest hot air balloon festival in dong nai picture 2 — Visitors are treated to a performance of a hot air balloon carrying a 50 square-metre wide national flag to officially open the festival.

tourists enjoy vietnam s largest hot air balloon festival in dong nai picture 3 — Visitors can enjoy free admission, experience tethered balloon rides up to 50 metres high, and explore the inside of the balloons.

tourists enjoy vietnam s largest hot air balloon festival in dong nai picture 4 — The hot air balloon festival is due to last through to April 30, featuring morning flights from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and afternoon flights from 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

tourists enjoy vietnam s largest hot air balloon festival in dong nai picture 5 — The festival showcases a spectacular display of 50 hot air balloons soaring together, symbolizing 50 years of glory since the southern liberation and national reunification.

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tourists enjoy vietnam s largest hot air balloon festival in dong nai picture 7 — The festival also features thrilling activities such as paragliding demonstrations, ultralight aircraft displays, and kite flying shows.

tourists enjoy vietnam s largest hot air balloon festival in dong nai picture 8

tourists enjoy vietnam s largest hot air balloon festival in dong nai picture 9

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