Today, with such advanced technology, it is not difficult for humans to fly to the sky but compared with the aircraft as a means of transportation, it is obviously much more romantic to take off in a hot air balloon.
The speed is gentle, the view is wide, and the direction of the hot air balloon is arbitrary. It is a must-go experience for every outdoor enthusiast who yearns for high altitude. This article shares the 6 best hot air balloon rides in the world. Every place should be added to your bucket list.
1. Cappadocia, Turkey
In Cappadocia, if there was only one local experience to choose from, it would be hot air ballooning. Cappadocia has a unique and peculiar landform in the world. The rock formations cooled and calcified by volcanic magma make it look like an alien world. Looking down from the air by a hot air balloon, you can't help but feel as if you are roaming in space. It is amazing.
Best time to go: June to September
2. Luxor, Egypt
The accidental explosion in early 2013 brought the hot air balloon experience in Luxor to a low point, but you still can't deny that Luxor is the most worthwhile hot air balloon experience in the world. The sunrise over the Nile, the spectacular Egyptian ruins, when you take a hot air balloon off the ground, the perspective from mid-air will make the mysterious Egypt even more fascinating.
3. Bagan, Myanmar
Bagan is a small city, but in this area of less than 30 square kilometers, it is unevenly embedded with more than 2,000 buildings. It takes a hot air balloon to fly over Bagan, although it is not vast. The area is large, but it can bring you a different shock: the green of the woods and the brick color of Tallinn are interlaced, and the tranquility and auspiciousness brought by the perfect combination of nature and humanity is so intoxicating.
Best time to go: October to next April
4. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is one of the most suitable places to watch African wildlife. Every year in July and August, there will be a spectacular animal migration here, and safari in a hot air balloon is undoubtedly the best way to appreciate animal migration. Zebras, lions, and elephants are marching mightily, while spotted hyenas, leopards, and antelopes are chasing in groups. Everything on the African savannah is truly staged under your feet, which will definitely give you the most unforgettable impression of Africa.
Best time to go: July-August, December-April
5. Chateaud'Oex, Switzerland
Compared with towns such as Interlaken and stein am rhein, the reputation of Chateaud'Oex is obviously much less, but it is the best place to enjoy the scenery of Switzerland by hot air balloon. Chateaud'Oex is known as the hometown of hot air ballooning. A grand hot air balloon festival is held every year. From here, you will fly over glaciers, meadows, canyons, and lakes one after another. The wide field of vision allows you to enjoy the panoramic view of the Alps and stunning views of Lake Geneva.
Best time to go: All year round, the hot air balloon festival is usually in January
6. Loire Valley, France
The Loire Valley is about 150 kilometers away from Paris. It has intoxicating natural scenery, and it has always been the exclusive resort of the French royal family. The gorgeous and retro noble castles make it a must-see for visiting France. The Loire Valley is vast, and a hot air balloon ride will give you a panoramic view of the Loire Valley, lush forests, meandering rivers, peaceful countryside, and the famous Chenonceau Castle and Blois Castle. More than 800 castles and manors can be admired.
Best time to go: April to October
