Shunan Yunhai Autumn Viewing Guide! Sunrise and Starry Sky Camping at Folai Mountain

The autumn sea of clouds in Shunan is a love letter from nature to the sky! When cold air meets warm moist air at an altitude of a thousand meters, it creates the magnificent cloud waterfalls of Folai Mountain and Qidonggou. This guide focuses on the best times to view the clouds, photography spots, and nearby activities, bringing you the ultimate experience of "clouds beneath your feet, stars within reach." ​🌅 Four Major Cloud Viewing Spots ​ ​Folai Mountain​: Adjacent to Shunan Flower Sea, the mountaintop Ciyun Temple is an ancient Tang Dynasty temple, with the sea of clouds often accompanied by morning bells and evening drums. ​Qidonggou​: The 7-kilometer canyon section is filled with autumn morning mist, and the glass plank road’s suspended feeling enhances photography effects. ​Luming Tea Sea​: The sea of clouds spreads like a milky ocean, with tea fields as the foreground. ​Suoluo Valley​: Primitive forest steam rises, with Tyndall light often appearing in the afternoon. ​📸 Photography Tips ​ Time: The golden period is 30 minutes before and after sunrise; for Folai Mountain, arrive before 5 AM to secure a spot. Equipment: Tripod is a must, telephoto lens compresses spatial sense, ND filter for shooting flowing clouds. Settings: ISO 100-200, shutter speed 1/15s to capture motion. ​🚗 2-Day Cloud Chasing Itinerary ​ ​Day 1: Classic Folai Mountain Route ​ Start hiking at 4 AM (headlamp required), wait for sunrise at the east platform of Ciyun Temple; visit the ancient village and buy bamboo fungus in the morning, then head to Qidonggou in the afternoon to shoot oblique light. Stay overnight at a canyon guesthouse, use a stargazing app to identify autumn constellations. ​Day 2: Tea Sea Cloud Waterfall Route ​ Charter a car to Luming Tea Sea (1-hour drive), the cloud waterfall is most spectacular from 9 to 11 AM; enjoy tea cuisine at noon, then return in the afternoon. ​⚠️ Safety Tips ​ Autumn mountaintop temperatures range from 0-5°C, bring a light down jacket and thermos. Stone paths are slippery in rain and fog, wear anti-slip hiking shoes. ​Hidden Bonus​: If visiting on the full moon of the 15th day of the lunar calendar, you can capture the "sea of clouds and bright moon" in the same frame; contact local guides to find wild viewing platforms.