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 east of Dayuling, situated in a flat ridge area with a wide vista. The most famous feature here is the breathtaking view of the sea of clouds. Surrounded by mountains, Guanyuan is located in a high-altitude area above the fog forest belt, close to the Taciqili River (midstream of Liwu River). When air flows upward along the valley, moisture often accumulates here; when the sun shines, the moisture retained among the trees evaporates and condenses into clouds that gather like an ocean. In poor weather, the moisture in the valley has no place to escape, accumulating and creating the sea of clouds scenery. Being in this area, you can see clouds and mist drifting by, hazy and ethereal. The best times to observe the clouds are in the early morning and evening. If you're lucky, the sea of clouds may rise slightly higher than Dayuling, cascading down like a cloud waterfall, allowing visitors to enjoy the magnificent views of the Xue Mountain North Peak and the surrounding sea of clouds. At sunset, the scene transforms with red clouds spreading across the sky, leaving people in awe. The best viewing spot is the parking lot next to the Guanyuan gas station facing the mouth of the Liwu River.
