HCM City to offer hot air balloon trips

Ho Chi Minh City to organise balloon flights for visitors for the first time during the Tet Holiday.

Dam Sen Cultural Park has prepared for 17 balloons to be able to offer the service.

Two balloons can carry one pilot and four passengers. Four balloons can carry one pilot and three passengers each. The rest are mini balloons used to decorate the sky and the park.

Visitors can ride the balloons from 8am to 10am and from 5.30pm to 7pm during the Tet Holiday from January 28 to February 4. 40 experienced pilots from China and Germany will guide the flights at the height of 30 to 40 metres.

According to Du Huu Danh, director of Dam Sen Cultural Park, this is the first time hot air balloon flights have been available in city and this will be a highlight among other entertainment events at the park.

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