Experience the most breath taking views
of the Yangshuo karst formations on an unforgettable hot air
balloon ride
Enjoy the awe inspiring landscapes of Yangshuo from the sky,
floating over paddy fields, watching farmers plough their fields
with water buffalo and gaze into the distance as the sun rises
or sinks across the magnificent scenery in front of you. This
is most certainly an unforgettable and unique experience that
is sure to be one of the highlights of your visit to China.
 There
are two types of flights available and both can be booked
from the Yangshuo
Village Inn. The balloons fly either early in the morning
to catch the sunrise approximately 5:30am or in the evening
to watch the sunset (5:00pm). The price of the ticket includes
pick-up and drop-off from/at the hotel.
1. Tethered flight
The hot air balloon is anchored to the ground by a rope and
is let out slowly. You will float up gently and be able to
watch the scenery transform as you ascend. This option is
particularly favoured for those who are scared of the thought
of flying up too high. Generally these flights last about
15 minutes and reach approximately 100 meters.
2. Free flight
The hot air balloon flies for about 1 to 1.5 hours depending
on the thermals. The pilots are all experts and have many
years experience piloting the balloons around the region.
Be ready to skim the tops of the mandarin orchards, meander
through karst peaks and soar high above the landscape reaching
heights of 1500 meters on this memorable balloon ride.
Precautions
Though hot air ballooning is known as one of the safest sports
in the sky, people with certain conditions should not take
a flight. Please see the following:
- Heart Disease
- Epilepsy
- Pregnant women (more than 4 months)
- Drunken people
- Bad physical and psychological condition
For more great hot air balloon pictures
go to
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yangshuomountainretreat/sets/72157603689762003/
IMPORTANT: these hot
air balloons are operated by independent local companies and
Yangshuo Village Inn takes no responsibility for their conduct
and cannot be held liable in the event of an accident. Please
thoroughly consider the safety records of these companies
when making a decision to fly in their balloons. |
