Tengchong volcano park: balloons fly early, roughly 7–10 am
Volcano Geopark, north of Tengchong
Climb Dakong Shan for a view over the cones and look into the crater at Xiaokong Shan. The hot-air balloons that make the famous photos fly early in the morning, roughly 7–10 am, and are grounded by wind or rain, so go early.
What locals sayTravelers say the balloons make the visit; without them, it's a short climb up a grassy crater.
- Time
- 2–3 hours · Before 11 am
- In Chinese
- 腾冲火山地质公园 大空山 小空山
Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
