Taitung's summer hot air balloon season will expand beyond Luye Highland this year, with the city's first immersive hot air balloon pavilion also opening. Starting July 3, 2026, Taitung County Government will launch the "Dreams Rising - WALK IN Hot Air Balloon" exhibition at Warehouse 275 in the Taitung Old Railway Station Area, allowing visitors to step inside a giant balloon-themed space and experience interactive displays before takeoff.

The annual "2026 Taiwan International Balloon Festival" is scheduled to begin on July 4 at Luye Highland. This year, the event will also connect with the "2026 Taitung Expo" to create a dual-venue experience featuring outdoor balloon events and indoor interactive exhibitions.

The pavilion combines giant balloon structures, Taitung landscape visuals, sound effects, and interactive installations to create an immersive environment. Visitors can also learn about balloon structures, flight principles, and launch preparation.

The newly revealed key visual focuses on the moment before a balloon lifts off, combining sunrise lighting with Taitung scenery. Taitung's balloon activities have become one of the region's signature summer tourism attractions, and this year the experience is further extended into the city area.

The "Dreams Rising - WALK IN Hot Air Balloon" exhibition will run from July 3 to August 20, 2026. More information is available on the official website and Facebook page of the 2026 Taitung Expo.