Taiwan International Balloon Festival

臺灣國際熱氣球嘉年華

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UniqueLuye Highland
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesUnique
Language["zh-Hant"]Currency: TWD
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

Taiwan International Balloon Festival in Luye Highland

The Taiwan International Balloon Festival fills the skies above Luye Highland in Taitung County with mass hot-air balloon ascents each summer, running from roughly June through August since its 2011 launch. Sunrise flights, illuminated night-glow shows and specialty shaped balloons draw visitors to the Rift Valley for one of Taiwan's most photographed outdoor events.

Before 2011, Luye Highland was known mainly to paragliders, a plateau of tea terraces in Taitung County's Rift Valley whose steady thermal winds and open sightlines made it one of Taiwan's better launch sites for the sport.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Luye Highland's tea-terraced plateau, overlooking the Rift Valley between the Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Mountain Range, provides an unusually scenic launch site rarely matched by other Asian balloon festivals, and the event's extended summer-long run, rather than a single weekend, lets visitors plan around specific themed weekends and specialty shaped balloons

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival helped transform Taitung, previously one of Taiwan's less-visited counties, into a major domestic tourism draw, credited with substantially boosting the region's summer visitor numbers since it began

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival is a modern tourism initiative rather than a folk or religious observance

Water and renewal

Living ritual

launched in 2011 by Taitung County to leverage Luye Highland's existing reputation as a paragliding site and to diversify the county's visitor draw beyond its indigenous cultural festivals and coastal scenery

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Very early starts call for warm layers even in summer, since Luye Highland's morning air is cool before sunrise, transitioning to light, breathable clothing and sun protection as the day...

Safety

Taiwan International Balloon Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Luye Highland you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["zh-Hant"] · TWD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map23.13 N, 121.16 EOpen in Google Maps

Luye Highland, Taitung, Taiwan

Nearest airportTNN — Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Luye Highland you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Luye Highland via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Luye Highland, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearVery early starts call for warm layers even in summer, since Luye Highland's morning air is cool before sunrise, transitioning to light, breathable clothing and sun protection as the day warms; comfortable shoes are useful for the grassy, sloped terrain of the launch field.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Taiwan and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Taiwan International Balloon Festival?

Taiwan International Balloon Festival is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Taiwan International Balloon Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Luye Highland, Taiwan. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Luye Highland, Taitung, Taiwan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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