Balloons fly high over Danxia landscape

A hot air balloon flies above the Danxia landform in Zhangye, Gansu province on July 20.

During the event's opening ceremony, 100 hot air balloonists from all over the country,took off at three different starting points at the same time, flying over the whole scenic spot and making a beautiful sight.

During the festival, the hot air balloons were on hand for four free flights and three sets of tethered flights over the colorful Danxia landscape. Visitors could take a hot air balloon and fly high, experiencing the sunrise and sunset from a unique perspective. They could also overlook the "Rainbow Mountain" above the sky and enjoy the magnificent scenery.