As of today, out of season, returns ~September. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Huangshan sea of clouds (云海) is an orographic cloud phenomenon where low-level stratus/stratocumulus layers collect in the valleys below the peaks of the Yellow Mountains.
It is a recurrent, weather-driven spectacle favored by temperature inversions after rain or cold-front passages, creating the classic 'islands of rock in a white sea' views at sunrise.
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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| Bright Summit (Guangming Ding) viewing area |
| Paiyun Pavilion (Paiyun Ting) - West Sea gateway |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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