Hualien International Ballon Fiesta

East Rift Valley stays between Coastal Mountain Range (海岸山脈) and Central Mountain Range (中央山脈). This feature makes the weather stable and is particularly good for hot air balloons. The festival usually takes place in summer vacations. Although you can’t really fly away like the way in the movies, it is still worth the ride to float up in the sky to see the beautiful valley. It costs you TWD500 for a 10~15 minute floating. With the blowing sound of the stove, the air is heated and it slowly pulls you up. Just hold the basket, it is going to be an easy flight. It is beautiful to see colorful balloons floating against the blue sky and lush green mountains. Just make sure you hold your phones and cameras tight!