A dawn appointment with the terraced fields, the 6 o'clock sea of clouds heals the whole year! Exclusive photo guide included

While the city is still wrapped in the night🌙, Lishui Yunhe Terraces have already been kissed awake by the first ray of morning light✨. The sea of clouds flows over the golden ridges, purple mist entwines the layered curves☁️. Just one glance, and the fatigue of the past year is crushed in this fairyland. This comprehensive guide helps you precisely capture this healing moment.

1. Key conditions to catch the "healing moment"

1. Check the weather app in advance📱. If around 5:30 AM the next day it’s clear or partly cloudy with cloud height below 1000 meters, you can basically lock in the sea of clouds sunrise🌅. Don’t miss this luck!

2. Stay in a guesthouse near the scenic area the day before🏨, so you don’t have to rush early the next day. You can leisurely reach the shooting spot⏰ and have enough time to "date" the beautiful scenery.

2. Don’t miss the golden time

- Sunrise is around 6:07 AM. It’s recommended to drive up the mountain between 4:30-5:00 AM🚗. The mountain road is not congested early in the morning, and you can grab the best shooting spots.

- The scenic area opens punctually at 5:00 AM🚪. Set up your equipment first📸 and wait for the sunlight to slowly gild the terraces. Every frame is worth recording.

3. Must-shoot spots, every shot is a masterpiece

- Jiǔqū Yúnhuán Viewing Platform: An excellent angle for the "sunrise sea of clouds"🌄. The terraces look like golden ribbons supported by the sea of clouds, and the giant dragon shape in the fields is the highlight🐉. Every casual shot can blow up your social media.

- Baiyin Valley Area:

- Kēnggēn Shízhài: Stone houses with bluestone paths🪨, full of vintage charm. Wear a light-colored long dress and stand at the door for an easy artistic masterpiece📜.

- Wūjiàn Waterfall Trail: The stream flows down the stone steps💦. Use long exposure to shoot, and the water will look as gentle as silk, making the picture very lively✨.

- Qīxīngdūn Mountain Top: You must sit on the cloud swing🎪. Take a photo of your back facing the sea of clouds; the atmosphere instantly reaches full score, and the healing feeling is overwhelming!

- Cableway Baiyin Valley Station: Sitting in the cable car looking outside🚡, the cable car shuttles between the sea of clouds and the forest. Every casual shot is a dynamic healing scene🪟.

4. Thoughtful tips for smoother shooting

- Outfit: Choose a white/light-colored long dress👗 and wear a straw hat👒. It matches perfectly with the terraces and sea of clouds, making your photos both fairy-like and healing.

- Equipment: A drone is best✈️ to capture the grandeur of the terraces; using a phone is also fine📱. Remember to bring a portable tripod🦶 to avoid blurry shots from hand shaking.

- Keep warm: It’s very cold on the mountain early in the morning❄️. Be sure to bring a thick coat🧥. Don’t catch a cold just for photos; comfortably enjoying the scenery is most important.