As of today, peak season now, through ~July 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Fanjingshan Sea of Clouds is an atmospheric inversion phenomenon where moist air trapped in the Wuling valleys forms a low cloud layer that fills the basin below the mountain’s peaks.
When conditions clear near dawn the summits and rock pillars rise above a 'sea' of cloud, sometimes accompanied by Buddha’s Light (a glory).
Occurrence is weather-dependent and concentrated in the warmer, wetter months.
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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| Red Cloud Golden Summit (Hongyun Jinding) - summit viewpoint |
| Blackwanhe / Heiwanghe entrance and main parking (park gateway) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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