Tourists have been offered exhilarating rides and spectacular views in a hot-air balloon festival in the Enshi Grand Canyon in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province.
Ten balloons have participated in the three-day event, which began on Sunday.
The festival also offers hikes around the canyon.
"Tourists can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the Enshi Grand Canyon, but also experience the culture of local ethnic groups," said Zhou Yongbiao, chairman of the board of Enshi Tourism Group.