Luye Gaotai Plateau & Taiwan International Balloon Fiesta, Luye, Taitung

About this place

Luye Gaotai Plateau, Luye Township, Taitung County, Taiwan. Rising over the lush East Rift Valley with unobstructed breezes and emerald lawns, Luye Gaotai is Taiwan's premier destination for paragliding and the world-famous annual Taiwan International Balloon Fiesta. During dawn and dusk flights, dozens of whimsical and colorful hot air balloons take flight, drifting gracefully above rolling tea plantations and the Peinan River gorge. Visitors witness the spectacular morning launches, take tethered balloon rides, and sip cold-brewed Luye Red Oolong tea accompanied by fragrant tea-infused eggs and pineapple pastries.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ World-Class Taiwan International Balloon Fiesta: Witness vibrant hot air balloons illuminating the dawn skies above lush valley lawns.

▸ High-Altitude Paragliding & Rift Valley Panorama: Soar on thermals or gaze down at patchwork tea terraces and mountain rivers.

▸ Award-Winning Luye Red Oolong Cold-Brew Tea: Sip smooth, honey-noted amber oolong tea paired with herbal tea eggs and pineapple crisps.