Guanyuanzhiyun Sea Introduction
From Tianxiang along the Central Cross-Island Highway towards Dayuling, after passing through a series of tunnels and winding roads, you will arrive at Guanyuan, which is situated at an elevation of 2,374 meters. Guanyuan is an important settlement and tourist spot east of Dayuling, located in a flat ridge area with expansive views, most famous for its breathtaking sea of clouds. Surrounded by mountains and situated at a high altitude, Guanyuan is above the fog forest zone and is close to the Tashi River (middle section of the Liwu River). When air flows ascend the valley, moisture often collects here, and when sunlight shines, the stored moisture in the forest evaporates, forming clouds that gather like a sea. During inclement weather, the moisture in the valley has nowhere to go and accumulates, creating the sea of clouds scenery; being there, you can see clouds and mist drifting by, ethereal and fleeting. The best times to view the clouds are in the early morning and evening. If you're lucky, the sea of clouds may rise high enough to overflow Dayuling, cascading down like a cloud waterfall, allowing you to enjoy the spectacle of Qilai North Peak and the surrounding sea of clouds. At sunset, a different scene unfolds, with scarlet clouds spreading across the sky, stunning anyone who witnesses it. The best viewing spot is the parking lot next to the Guanyuan gas station facing the mouth of the Liwu River.
