Guangyuan Cloud Sea Introduction
From Tianxiang along the Central Cross-Island Highway towards Dayuling, after passing a series of tunnels and winding roads, you will reach Guanyuan at an altitude of 2,374 meters. Guanyuan is an important settlement and tourist spot located east of Dayuling, situated on a flat ridge area with an open view. It is most famous for its breathtaking sea of clouds. Surrounded by mountains, Guanyuan is located in a high-altitude region above the fog forest zone, adjacent to the Tachi River (middle reaches of the Liwu River). When air flows up the valley, moisture often accumulates here. When the sun shines, the moisture stored in the forest evaporates and forms clouds that gather like a sea. During poor weather, the moisture in the valley has nowhere to escape, accumulating more and more, creating sea of clouds scenery. Being in this place, clouds and mist drift past you, hazy and ethereal. The best times to observe the clouds are early morning and evening; if you're lucky, the sea of clouds may be slightly higher, even cascading over Dayuling like a cloud waterfall, offering views of the Qilai North Peak and the surrounding sea of clouds. When the sun sets, another breathtaking scene unfolds, with red clouds covering the sky. The best viewing spot is the parking lot next to the Guanyuan gas station facing the mouth of the Liwu River.
