Recommendations for the most spectacular attractions for self-driving tours in Yunnan in winter, and a guide to the 10 best places to view the sea of ??clouds in Yunnan

Winter is the best season to watch the sea of ??clouds. Today I will recommend to you the ten best places to watch the sea of ??clouds in Yunnan. If you are interested, go and check it out!

1. Cang Source: Awa Mountain

The sea of ??clouds is a unique natural landscape of Awa Mountain. Especially in autumn and winter, the sea of ??clouds in Mount Wa is the most spectacular. The Awa Mountains radiate strongly at night. The warm air in the low-altitude valleys meets the cold air sliding down the mountain at high altitudes, resulting in the formation of a thick sea of ??clouds below the temperature inversion layer, covering the quiet valleys. In the early morning, the clouds and mist are like light silver ribbons wrapping around the mountainside; after sunrise, the fog ribbons bid farewell to the green mountains, and the layers of ancient villages clearly appear in front of you, staying quietly at the foot of the mountains like a paradise in another world, as if you are in a fairyland.

At noon, the temperature rises. At this time, the clouds begin to roll and surge rapidly. The mountains and sea of ??clouds flicker in and out, and thousands of scenes merge into one. The sea of ??clouds in Awa Mountain formed at midnight and gradually dissipated after 11 o'clock the next day. Some peaks pierce the clouds and stand abruptly in the sky, like bamboo shoots unearthed in spring. Small mountain caps are floating halfway up the mountainside in the sea of ??clouds, and they ripple in the waves of the sea of ??clouds.

The best time to view the sea of ??clouds: 7:00-9:30 every day, suitable for all seasons (it is recommended to go to the mountain before 8 a.m., as the clouds and mists disperse, the scenery keeps changing until close to 10 a.m. At one o'clock, you can see the whole county town

Ticket: 15 yuan

Address: Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County in southwest Yunnan Province

Self-driving route : Kunming - Chuxiong - Xiangyun - Midu - Nanjian - Yunxian - Lincang - Nanping West Road - Nantang Street - Gongyuan Road - S319 - Mengengen Line - Chalu Xinzhai - Tiankeng - Washan

2. Pu'er Mountain Pu'er Mountain Tianbi Xiaoxia Fairy Cave

There are eight popular scenic spots in Ning'er County, Pu'er Mountain - Tianbi Xiaoxia, Xiandong Spring Clouds, Longtan Autumn Moon, Huilong Sunset, Dongling Orchid Calyx, Chengpan Hefeng, Xiling Hot Spring, and Tea Temple Bird Path are undoubtedly Tianbi Xiaoxia and Xiandong Chunyun. Tianbi Xiaoxia is located on the hillside of Tianbi Mountain in the western suburbs of the county. When it rises, mist hangs over Ning'er County, and the city is looming below, which is very beautiful.

The best place to view the sea of ??clouds: the highest point of Pu'er Mountain, "Felt Hat Top"

The best time to view the sea of ??clouds: around 7:30

Tickets: Free

Address: West of Ning'er County, Pu'er City

Self-driving route: Kunming-Kunming Shi Expressway-Kunyu Expressway/Yuxi-Yuyuan Expressway-213 National Highway-Dongmen Road-Fenghuang Road-Nongmao Road-Ning'er-Chayuan Avenue-Turn left-Pu'er Mountain

3. Pu'er Jingmai Mountain Wonderland

Jingmai Mountain is located in Lancang County, Pu'er City, in the southwest border of Yunnan. It is one of the six major tea mountains in my country. In addition to the world-famous Pu'er tea, it also has a breathtaking sea of ??clouds scenery. Maishan is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, and places at low altitudes will be locked in clouds and mist. As you slowly approach the top of the mountain, you will feel like you are walking through a fairyland.

Best viewing spots: Jingmai Mountain Viewpoint, Pass (you can climb up to the observation deck and look far away, the view is wide at the pass

The best time to view the sea of ??clouds: autumn and winter, 07:00-12:00 (you can stay at Princess Brown Villa or Jingmai Mountain Weng) Ji Inn, convenient for getting up early and going up the mountain

Tickets: Free

Address: Huimin Township, Lancang County, Pu'er City

Self-driving route: Kunmo Expressway-Mosi Expressway - Xiaomo Highway - Xuanwei Avenue - Menghai Road - G214 - XJ69 - Jingmai Mountain

4. Honghe Yike Village

The red morning glow here is more beautiful than fairyland. In the constantly undulating sea of ??clouds, layers of dazzling glow appeared. The mountain breeze suddenly tore open a gap in the sea of ??clouds, revealing the rippling terraces on the ground and the mountain village where the Yiche people live. The Ailao Mountains in Yunnan Province belong to the eastern branch of the Yunling Mountains and are the watershed between the longitudinal valley area of ??the Hengduan Mountains in western Yunnan and the eastern Yunnan Plateau. The warm and humid airflow moving eastward from the Indian Ocean is blocked by the majestic and steep Ailao Mountains. The mountains stranded here brought abundant rainfall and spectacular sea of ??clouds, nourishing the beautiful and majestic terraces cultivated by the Yiche people, and also gave birth to the Yiche people's worship of natural gods and passionate and romantic emotions. Nature

The best place to view the sea of ??clouds: terraced fields. Since there are few flat dams in the entire Ailao Mountain area, most of them are terraced fields. Among them, the two sides of the Dongjiang River are particularly spectacular and beautiful. Under the cover of the sea of ??clouds, they are layered and winding. Sow seedlings in spring, green in summer, golden in autumn, and like a mirror in winter. The rice-planting season is unique every year.

The best time to view the sea of ??clouds: 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Tickets: Free

Address: Yichequnzhai, Dayang Street, Honghe County

Self-driving route: Kunyu Expressway—Yuyuan Expressway—Exit Yuanjiang Expressway—Yuanhong Road—XG72—Dayangjie Township

5. Shangri-La Shika Snow Mountain

"As far as the eye can see, it hangs thousands of feet high, and the Shika Snow Peak connects to the sky; when you climb to the top and look at the Prince of Peak in the distance, the Golden Sand Girl is the most charming. When spring and winter come, the flowers are still there, and the scenery of the snow-capped mountains is the most honorable. The sea of ??Hada clouds surrounds the mountain, and tourists always stay in Vientiane. "Shika Snow Mountain is located in the southwest of Jiantang Town, Shangri-La County. It is the first sacred mountain on the Yunnan-Tibet Tea Horse Ancient Road that enters Tibetan areas.

In autumn and winter, climb Shika Snow Mountain to enjoy the snow and pray for blessings. You can devote yourself to the sacred and beautiful snow mountain kingdom of Shangri-La and reap the beautiful scenery and emotion.

Take the longest tourist cable car in Asia to the top of Shika Snow Mountain Park. As the altitude increases, you will experience the baptism of the vast sea of ??clouds. It is best to go up the mountain at sunrise. When you reach the top of the mountain covered with ice and snow, you can overlook the magically changing snow-capped mountains and sea of ??clouds below. Take a close look at the soft snow on the long wooden plank road. Under the refraction of the sun, it reveals the purest and most holy brilliance. . Standing on the top of the mountain, you can see the surrounding eight snow-capped mountains at the same time, including Meili Snow Mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain. After admiring the majestic snow-capped mountain scenery, we went to the pure natural Tianshengqiao Snowy Hot Spring.

Route: Cableway Hall → (Cableway (15 minutes to Zhongyala Qingbo Ranch → (Cableway (20 minutes to Shika Mountain))

Tickets: Free. Cableway fee is 220 yuan

Address: Southwest of Jiantang Town, Shangri-La County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province (7 kilometers away from the county seat)

Self-driving route: Kunchu Expressway-Chu-Dali Expressway-Dali Expressway-G214-C007-Shika Snow Mountain Scenic Area

6. Yuxi Xinping Ailao Mountain

The mysterious Ailao Mountain is located in the south of Yunling Mountains, with a maximum altitude of 3156.9 meters. The sea of ??clouds here will change in a variety of ways throughout the day. The state. Sometimes it’s cloudy, sometimes it’s raining, sometimes it’s cloudy, and sometimes the sun is shining. It’s really changing in an instant, creating many shooting opportunities and artistic conceptions for photographers!

The magic of Ailao Sea of ??Clouds is , due to the unique obstacles of the mountains, it will not disperse quickly, and it will be there throughout the morning or even noon. Therefore, you can let the magical magician of the sun color it as you like, transforming the sea of ??clouds into different colors at different times. The combination of movement and stillness creates an unpredictable and ever-changing wonderland on earth.

The best viewing spot: The best viewing spot of Ailao Sea of ??Clouds is about 200 meters in front of Xiangshan Villa, from the location of Gudaoxin Inn. Further along the mountain trail, you will see the Ailao Sea of ??Clouds viewing point. The inn facing the east side of the trail is also the best viewing point. It is very interesting to watch the sunrise over the sea of ??clouds through the branches of the old walnut tree in the inn. p>

The best time to view the sea of ??clouds: autumn and winter, 08:00-09:00

Ticket: 10 yuan

Address: Jiasha Town, Xinping Yi and Dai Autonomous County, Yuxi City Near Provincial Highway 307

Self-driving route: Kunyu Expressway - Exit from Xinping Exit - Xinping Interchange - S306 - Gasa Avenue - S218 - S307 - Xinping Ailao Mountain Scenic Area

7. Dashanbaojigong Mountain in Zhaotong

Dashanbao is located in the west of Zhaotong City. There is a sea of ??clouds here almost every day, but the sea of ??clouds in Jigong Mountain is the most beautiful. The sea of ??clouds in Jigong Mountain is more than 2,000 meters deep from top to bottom. The clouds and mist connect the sky and the earth, making it difficult to tell which is the sky and which is the earth. It becomes one of the most beautiful scenery in the mountains. In the morning, the temperature of Jigong Mountain is relatively low, the air convection is slow, and the sea of ??clouds is soft and lingering. Light and elegant. The mountain peaks are floating in the sea of ??clouds, either thick or light, distant or close, looming, misty and unpredictable.

The temperature in Jigong Mountain rises relatively at noon. The height is high, and the air convection is fast, so the sea of ??clouds changes relatively quickly and rapidly. Sometimes it looks like a raging wave, rolling with thousands of meters of waves; sometimes it looks like a peacock spreading its tail, like a mandarin duck playing in the water, like a fish flying on the shallow bottom, and sometimes like an eagle striking the bottom. The sky looks like a dragon and a tiger, with a heroic appearance. Under the sunlight and the refraction of light, the sea of ??clouds on Jigong Mountain appear in various colors, like colorful paintings displayed in the mountains and rivers. < /p>

Best viewing place: A viewing plank road has been built along the edge. The plank road is built according to the scenery. There are viewing platforms at the best locations of the observation spots for tourists to watch and take photos.

The best time to view the sea of ??clouds: Suitable for all seasons, you can see the sea of ??clouds almost every day. It is recommended that you prepare enough dry food, climb to the top of the mountain in the morning, have a meal on the top of the mountain at noon, and go down the mountain while watching the beautiful scenery of the sea of ??clouds in the afternoon.

Tickets: 78 yuan/person, half-ticket for retired military cadres, students and minors is 39 yuan/person, and local residents of the ten counties and one district of Zhaotong City can purchase discounted tickets of 20 yuan/person with valid ID.

Address: Dashanbao Township in the west of Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong City

Self-driving route: Songdai Expressway—Zhaodai Expressway—G040—Zhaoqiao Highway—Fengsu Line—Zhaoda Line— Jigong Mountain in Dashanbao Township

8. Meili Snow Mountain in Diqing

Meili Snow Mountain, also known as the Prince of Snow Mountain, is world-famous for its majesty, magnificence, and mystery. Its main peak, Kawagebo, is the highest peak in Yunnan and is the patron saint of Gajuba, a branch of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The peak shape is like a majestic and towering pyramid, and the sea of ??clouds that appear and disappear adds a mysterious veil to the snow-capped mountains. If you are lucky, you can see the scene surrounded by sea of ??clouds while standing at the foot of the mountain. If you want to get closer, you can choose to climb a mountain and go up to a higher place to watch.

The best place to view the sea of ??clouds: 1. The white snow-capped mountains under National Highway 214, you can see the panoramic view of Meili Snow Mountain, but the road is narrow, so it is not suitable to stay for a long time. 2. Wunongding Observation Deck (Meili Thirteen Pagodas Observation Deck, on the 214 National Highway entering Deqin from Zhongdian direction, about 15km away from Deqin County, has 13 white pagodas, and the terrain is open and quite spectacular. 3 , Feilai Temple Incense Burning Platform, Feilai Temple Village is located on the 214 National Highway from Deqin to Tibet, about 11km away from Deqin County. Local Tibetans and passers-by burn incense and pray here. This is a good place to watch the sunrise and sunset.

Now Feilai Temple Incense Station has become a fully functional tourist destination, with meals, accommodation and bars. Most tourists live here. It is most convenient to watch the sunrise and sunset, and to go to Yubeng and Mingyong.

The best time to view the sea of ??clouds: The best viewing season for Meili Snow Mountain is after the end of October every year. The weather is clear, the air is clean and the transparency is high, and the main peak can often be seen. Sunrise in the morning is the best time to watch the sea of ??clouds.

Tickets: 150-230 yuan (you can choose the corresponding package according to your needs

Address: Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Self-driving route: Kunchu Highway —Kun’an Expressway — Anchu Expressway — Chuda Expressway — Dali Expressway — G214 — Glacier Road — Meili Snow Mountain Scenic Area

9. Dali Jizu Mountain

Jizu Mountain is a well-known A Buddhist holy place in South Asia and Southeast Asia, it is one of the top ten famous Buddhist mountains in China. When you walk into the mysterious Jizu Mountain, you often see the beautiful scenery of elegant clouds and mist, which is a symbol of auspiciousness. The light mist is chasing each other, showing mystery in the sky, forming a vast sea of ??clouds. When people climb the mountain to see the Buddha clouds and mist running around, they will feel as if the Buddha and Bodhisattvas know their wishes. Extremely relaxed and at ease both physically and mentally.

The best place to view the sea of ??clouds: Friends who want to see the sea of ??clouds at Jizu Mountain are recommended to check in at Kasyapa Temple on the first day and walk to the Golden Summit, the highest point of Jizu Mountain. This is the best place to watch the sunrise. Looking around, it feels like you are in the clouds.

The best time to watch the sea of ??clouds: Around 8 am, it is the best time to watch the sea of ??clouds in Jizu Mountain. Sometimes the clouds on the mountain look like dragons, sometimes like the wind, and sometimes they turn into the appearance of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Arhats, constantly showing images of Brahma’s beautiful scenery in the mountains and in the sky.

Ticket: 80 yuan.

Address: About 30 kilometers west of Binchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture

Self-driving route: Kunchu Expressway - Chuda Expressway - Exit from Dali East/Fengyi Exit - Xiangyun Road —Erhai Lake—Daxi Line—_Highway—Dongzhuang Highway—Niusha Highway—Jizu Mountain

10. Tengchong Gaoligong Mountain

Gaoligong Mountain is a national nature reserve in China. It is an important part of the World Biosphere Reserve and the Three Parallel Rivers World Natural Heritage. The uncanny workmanship has created countless majestic, strange, dangerous and beautiful landscapes, such as the Milky Way splashing, strange peaks and rocks, Shimen Pass, canyon walls and other spectacular scenes. The sea of ??clouds in Gaoligong Mountain is extremely beautiful. The white clouds sink in the mountain valleys, forming patches of beautiful clouds. The mountains appear hazy in blue. When you stand on the top of the mountain and look down, you can see the clouds and mist. You are like a god flying in the clouds, which makes you feel relaxed and happy. The idea of ??wandering clouds and wild cranes suddenly arises.

The best place to watch the sea of ??clouds: The ancient road in Gaoligong Mountain is known as the "Southwestern Silk Road". Standing on the ancient road to watch the sea of ??clouds is a unique experience, although you can see the vast whiteness in front of you. I didn’t see the highest peak of Gaoligong Mountain, but I still felt deeply the misty and mysterious state of “not afraid of the clouds covering my eyes, just because I was at the highest point”

The best time to view the sea of ??clouds: From October to May every year, it is the season suitable for viewing the sea of ??clouds in Gaoligong Mountain. Depending on the weather conditions of the day, you can appreciate the magnificence of the sea of ??clouds all day long.

Tickets: Free

Address: The junction of the three cities and counties of Baoshan, Tengchong and Lushui

Self-driving route: Kunchu Expressway - Chuda Expressway - Dabao Expressway—Baoteng Expressway—Exit from Tengchong Exit—S317—Huayan Road—S238—Y144—Gaoligong Mountain