Volcanic Geopark

Tengchong Volcano Hot Air Balloon Ride | Tethered Flights, Crater Views, Tickets, Transportation, and a Complete Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls

A hot-air balloon ride at the Tengchong Volcanic Geopark—taking off at dawn to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the dormant volcanoes and idyllic mountain scenery—is a romantic must-do experience in Tengchong.

The Tengchong Volcano Hot Air Balloon ride is located within the Volcano and Geothermal National Geopark. It is a tethered flight, with the balloon rising to an altitude of approximately 200 meters, offering a bird’s-eye view of the volcanic landscape, including the Da Kongshan and Xiao Kongshan volcanoes. The experience is available only in the morning and is suspended in case of strong winds; it is recommended to arrive before 7:30 a.m.

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