On the morning of October 26, at Trang An Cultural Park (Ninh Binh city), Ninh Binh Department of Tourism held the opening ceremony of Trang An - Cuc Phuong Hot Air Balloon Festival with the theme "Beautiful beauty of the ancient capital" in 2024.
Mr. Bui Van Manh - Director of Ninh Binh Tourism Department said, this is the first time the Hot Air Balloon Festival is held in Ninh Binh.
“However, due to the windy weather conditions, hot air balloon and paragliding activities must be temporarily suspended to ensure safety. Visitors can spend time visiting and experiencing the food stalls and OCOP product displays. When the weather improves, flying activities will resume, and the Organizing Committee will notify visitors and the public soon,” said Mr. Manh.
The festival takes place from October 26 to October 29, with 35 hot air balloons and paragliders controlled by foreign pilots and the Hanoi Paragliding Club.
The organizers hope to bring to the people and visitors impressive experiences and exciting feelings when they can see from above the beautiful and majestic space and landscape of Trang An World Cultural and Natural Heritage; Hoa Lu city - the future millennium heritage city.
Within the framework of the Festival, visitors can also immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of music parties, light shows, fashion, and attractive art; visit booths displaying and introducing OCOP products typical of each region...
Besides, explore and learn about the unique cultural features of the locality, enjoy the unique cuisine of the ancient capital and visit and experience high-class services at famous tourist areas and spots of Ninh Binh.
This event is part of a series of attractive Cultural Tourism activities to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex being recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage (2014 - 2024).
The festival aims to create new, modern, unique and special tourism products, contributing to diversifying tourism products, creating attractiveness and attracting a large number of people and domestic and international tourists. At the same time, it enhances the promotion of the image of the tourism destination brand, culture, people, potential and advantages to develop Ninh Binh into a national and international tourism center and a destination for four-season festivals.
