Taitung offers unlimited parking for locals at 2026 Hot Air Balloon Festival

Taitung County, Taiwan – The annual Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to return to Luye Highland from July 4 to August 20, 2026, attracting large crowds.

To ease transportation for locals, Taitung County Government is introducing a special parking offer. Residents, or those who work or study in Taitung County, can purchase an unlimited parking pass for NT$200. This pass grants access to the designated "county resident preferential parking lot" within the festival grounds for the entire duration of the event.

Eligible individuals must apply in person at the County Service Center starting June 15 until the festival's end on August 20. Applicants need to present proof of residency, employment, or student status, along with vehicle registration documents. While the vehicle itself does not need to be registered in Taitung, rental cars and commercial vehicles are excluded from the offer. Company vehicles with license plates starting with 'R' are also not eligible.

The county government stated that the preferential parking aims to serve local residents, workers, and students more conveniently. Daily parking spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, encouraging attendees to plan their trips accordingly and follow on-site traffic guidance.