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Hot air balloons hover above Qianxinan

Updated: 2017-08-17

The 2017 Chinese Balloon Club League kicked off in Xingyi, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, on Aug 15.

Colorful hot air balloons will fly over the famous Wanfeng Forest Scenic Area for the next three days.

It is the third time for Xingyi to host the aerial sporting event, which has gained fame over the last three years to become a nationally famous event promoting fitness and outdoor mountain sports.  

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The 2017 Chinese Balloon Club League gets underway in Xingyi, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, on Aug 15. [Photo by He Junyi/chinanews.com]

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Thousands of visitors watch the lighting ceremony for the 2017 Chinese Balloon Club League on Aug 15. [Photo by He Junyi/chinanews.com]