HÀ NỘI  Visitors can admire colourful hot air balloons at many locations across Ha Noi this weekend,

The city's tourism authority will collaborate with the Chiến Thắng Company (VMG) to fly 22 enormous hot air balloons at the Long Bien longan garden, the area along the Red River, the foot of Vĩnh Tuy Bridge and  Long Bien District at 8.30am tomorrow.

In Hoan Kiếm District, the organiser will introduce low-flying hot air balloons in the area of the Octagonal House and on Đinh Tien Hoang Street, including 10 level-one hot air balloons (10m high) and one level-seven hot air balloon (22m high).

The event is part of "Ha Noi Tourism 2022", with the theme "Get on Ha Noi 2022" taking place from March 25-27 to celebrate the reopening of tourism, and welcome international tourists back to the capital.

On the same day, three tourism products with hot air balloons will also be introduced to the public, with the highlight being the experience of flying in hot air balloons to see the city from above.

The second event is “Get on Ha Noi – Night of Dreams”, a sparkling night with 22 hot air balloons silhouetted against the Red River. The event takes place at 7pm on Saturday, March 26, promising to bring many unforgettable experiences for visitors.

Finally, visitors can experience the inside of a hot air balloon. A multi-coloured hot air balloon placed on the ground will be inflated like a giant house to welcome visitors.

Many other activities will also be organised, such as the art installation space "Tiger 2022 - Get on Ha Noi" by film director Nghiem Nhan, and the photo exhibition "Spring Ha Noi - Get on Ha Noi" by several renowned photographers. — VNS