Hot air balloons took to the skies over the historical Cappadocia region, located in Nevsehir province of Turkey on Wednesday as the hot balloon festival kicked off for the first time in the leading tourism spot. /VCG Photo

During the event, some 150 balloons took six different flights, and 20 balloons of various shapes from nearly a dozen countries glided over the historic site. /VCG Photo

Cappadocia is preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is renowned for its chimney volcano cones, valleys, underground cities and boutique hotels carved into rocks. /VCG Photo

The Cappadocia region is the most popular location in the world for hot air ballooning. /VCG Photo