As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
At select times of year the Alishan range fills its valleys with a dense layer of low clouds, creating a 'sea of clouds' that the rising sun lights from above.
When conditions align this produces the classic Alishan sunrise: ridgelines and peaks emerging from an ocean of mist with dramatic color and rapidly changing light.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Zhushan Sunrise Viewing Platform (祝山觀日平台) |
| Xiaoliyuanshan / Ogasawara (小笠原山) 360-degree Lookout |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.