萬球齊飛：Taitung Hot Air Balloons

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台東旅遊 第三天 (A)

A Trip to Taitung

Day Three (A)

Jean and I got up unusually early this morning — around 4:00 a.m. Twenty minutes later, we left our guesthouse, Flower Blank House, and drove directly toward Luye Highland (台東鹿野高台) in Taitung County.

There, the opening ceremony of the “2026 Taiwan International Balloon Festival” was held, with many colorful hot air balloons taking off almost simultaneously at sunrise (see photos).

What an exciting moment we experienced on the highland this morning! We both felt — and told each other — that we would never forget what we saw there for the rest of our lives.

Now, I am so happy to share a video and 40 photos with you, dear friends. To me, these images and sounds can express the beauty of the moment far better than words ever could.

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🌈 關於「台灣國際熱氣球嘉年華」

「2026 臺灣國際熱氣球嘉年華」於 7 月 4 日至 8 月 20 日在臺東鹿野高台盛大展開。每日清晨及傍晚分為上、下午兩場進行造型球展演與繫留體驗。今年最大亮點為全球首顆「吉伊卡哇熱氣球」首度亮相，每週還有搭配無人機與煙火的光雕音樂會。

🎈 活動核心亮點與特色

• 造型熱氣球展演：每年邀請來自世界各地的特色造型熱氣球，近年更結合超人氣 IP（如吉伊卡哇、Hello Kitty等），讓鹿野高台的天空充滿驚喜。
• 熱氣球繫留體驗：讓民眾能乘坐熱氣球緩緩升空，俯瞰臺東縱谷的壯麗美景。分為線上預約與現場排隊兩種方式。
• 光雕音樂會：結合絢麗的雷射燈光、音樂節奏與熱氣球噴火，在夜空中閃爍，通常會搭配無人機與煙火秀。

🕒 每日活動時間（以鹿野高台為主）

• 上午場：05:30 - 07:00
• 下午場：17:00 - 18:30
• 註：熱氣球升空非常依賴氣候，風速與氣流穩定度是關鍵。活動期間每週二為固定保養公休日 。

🚙 交通與注意事項

鹿野高台場地周邊設有交通管制，建議搭乘官方接駁車前往。因天候因素（如颱風或強風），活動時間與展球狀況可能隨時調整，出發前請務必至「臺灣國際熱氣球嘉年華官網」確認當日最新動態。

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相關文章 (See also)：

1)  The Road to 花格子 (Flower Blank House)     (2026)

2)  江賢二藝術園區 (Paul Chiang Art Center)     (2026)

3)  都歷遊客中心 (Torik Visitor Center)     (2026)

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都歷遊客中心 (Torik Visitor Center)

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台東旅遊 第二天 (B)

A Trip to Taitung

Day Two (B)

After visiting the Paul Chiang Art Center, Jean and I headed to the Torik Visitor Center. This impressive complex is officially known as the East Coast National Scenic Area Headquarters (東部海岸國家風景區管理處). It is also commonly referred to simply as the East Coast National Scenic Area, or ECNSA.

We first spent some time outdoors, admiring what we both agreed was one of the most breathtaking landscapes we had ever seen. Later, we entered the Visitor Center, where we were immediately impressed by the striking artworks displayed on the walls. Downstairs, the Story Rooms deeply moved us with the stories of the Amis people and other Indigenous communities of eastern Taiwan. We also watched an introductory film in the center's theater, which gave us a deeper appreciation of the region's natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Here are a few of the photos I took during our visit. I think the pictures speak for themselves, capturing the beauty of this remarkable place far better than words can. It was a truly memorable day—one we will always treasure.

On our way back, we stopped at a well-known baozi shop to enjoy some freshly made steamed buns. We also stopped briefly at a fascinating attraction called "Water Running Uphill" (水往上流). Because of the surrounding terrain, the water in an irrigation ditch appears to flow uphill rather than downhill. In reality, it is a remarkable optical illusion created by the surrounding landscape.

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相關文章 (See also)：

1)  The Road to 花格子 (Flower Blank House)     (2026)

2)  江賢二藝術園區 (Paul Chiang Art Center)     (2026)

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