Bali Valley Sea of Clouds Walking Guide

🏞️ Huixian Bali Valley｜Enter the Secluded Valley of the Cloud Fairyland! All the Best Photo Spots Revealed! Hidden deep in the Taihang Mountains, the green wilderness of Bali Valley is definitely the pinnacle of Henan’s lesser-known landscapes🌄 Getting up at 5 AM to hike in the dark was all for capturing this moment—the clouds flowing between the red rock cliffs, stunning beyond words! (Includes a super detailed sea of clouds schedule👇 📍Must-See Highlights 【Tianhe Waterfall】 Layered waterfalls crashing down from a 150-meter cliff! When the mist is thick, rainbows can last for 20 minutes🌈 📸Photo spot: Side stone steps at the viewing platform below the waterfall, use a telephoto lens to capture silhouette portraits 【One Line Sky】 A natural wonder where the crack is only wide enough for one person to squeeze through sideways! Look up to see the "light tunnel" formed by the squeezed rock walls✨ ⚠️Reminder: Steps are slippery, hold onto the chains; backpackers are advised to take off their packs to pass through 【Red Stone River】 A bright red riverbed formed by volcanic rock deposits! During the rainy season, the water flows rapidly like lava; in the dry season, you can step on stones to cross the river 🍃Hidden activity: Collect Huixian’s unique stones with natural holes along the riverbank (locals say they bring wealth) ⏰Best Times to View the Sea of Clouds 5:30-7:00｜Morning mist is thickest in summer (stay inside the scenic area) After 16:00｜Thin mist wraps around the mountains in autumn and winter (soft lighting for photos) 🚗Transportation Guide Self-drive: Depart Zhengzhou → Zhengyun Expressway → Bobo Exit → Z30 Township Road (many sharp mountain turns) Bus: From Xinxiang Bus Terminal take the direct "Xinxiang-Bali Valley" bus (7:30/13:00 two trips daily) 🥘Must-Try Mountain Flavors • Claypot Big Carp: Cooked over a wood fire stove, served with corn cakes dipped in fish soup • Taihang Toona Stir-fried with Free-range Eggs: Available March to May, bursting with fresh aroma • Cornus Honey: From wild cornelian cherries in the valley, drinking it with water helps relieve muscle soreness from hiking 💡Tips to Avoid Pitfalls • Don’t buy "waterproof shoe covers" at the scenic entrance—they’re useless in the waterfall area • Wear a hat in the wild monkey area! They love to snatch bright-colored items (don’t ask how I know) ⚠️Latest Updates From 2024, Taohuawan Boardwalk is closed for maintenance! To reach Yuhuang Palace, detour via the Longfeng Waterfall route 📸Trending Topics