Walking on Cloud-High Steps to Discover Light and Shadow Miracles Carved by Time

Stumbling Upon a Real-Life Monet Garden! Here's my travel guide and genuine experience at Yunhe Terrace, hope it helps those who plan to visit! 1. Preparation 1. Documents: ID card, student ID (bring it if you have one, there might be discounts) 2. Clothing: If you plan to watch sunrise and sunset, remember to bring a thick jacket as temperature varies greatly between morning and evening. 3. Other items: Power bank, sun protection items (sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), rain gear (weather changes frequently in mountainous areas) 2. Transportation 1. High-speed rail: First arrive at Lishui Station, then you can book a scenic area shuttle bus in advance through the "Baba Quick Bus" mini program, or take a taxi after exiting the station. If traveling in a group, sharing a taxi is cost-effective and more convenient. 2. Self-driving: Navigate directly to "Yunhe Terrace Scenic Area." The route offers beautiful scenery, and you can stop anywhere to enjoy the view, but be mindful of traffic congestion during holidays. The scenic area has multiple parking lots with free parking spaces at the Tourist Center, Silver Valley, and Nine Curves Cloud Ring areas, with plenty of spots available. 3. Ticket Information Tickets can be purchased in advance on major travel platforms at a lower price than on-site. The combo ticket including cable car is quite cost-effective, but you can also buy admission ticket separately if you don't plan to use the cable car. - Admission: CNY 80/person - Cable car: CNY 60/person one-way, CNY 100/person round-trip 4. Touring Route Day 1: Nine Curves Cloud Ring - Silver Valley Morning: Arrive at Yunhe Terrace Scenic Area, collect tickets at the Tourist Center, then take the shuttle bus (Line 1, separate ticket required) or drive to Nine Curves Cloud Ring. This is an excellent spot to view the terraced fields, where you can see layers of terraces like a giant landscape painting. If lucky, you might see spectacular sea of clouds, with mist swirling between terraces - truly breathtaking! Don't forget to take photos at the Glass Cloud Platform, with its transparent floor 800m high and terraced fields spreading like fingerprints below - perfect for photos! Noon: Have lunch at restaurants near Nine Curves Cloud Ring. Try local specialties like terrace rice fish and stir-fried black fungus with eggs - delicious with authentic farm-style flavors. Afternoon: Take shuttle bus Line 2 (included in combo ticket) from Nine Curves Cloud Ring to Silver Valley. Silver Valley is an ancient silver mine site with many old buildings and stone paths, making you feel like you've traveled back in time. Visit the Seven Stars Peak viewing platform, the highest point in the scenic area, overlooking Silver Valley and terraced fields. Also visit Cloud Cafe with its panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows - enjoy coffee while taking in the views. Then explore Kenggen Stone Village, a 600-year-old village where you can experience ancient charm and take beautiful photos. Day 2: Sunrise Sea of Clouds - Seven Stars Peak Early morning: Get up early to watch sunrise at Nine Curves Cloud Ring, arrive at the viewing platform 1-2 hours ahead to secure a spot. When the sun rises slowly from the edge of terraces, golden sunlight spreads across the fields, illuminating the whole world - that moment makes all the early morning fatigue worthwhile! Morning: After sunrise, take the cable car to Seven Stars Peak. The terraced fields here have a different feel from Nine Curves Cloud Ring, more delicate and soft, with field ridges laid like ribbons glinting in the sunlight. Noon: Have lunch at restaurants near Seven Stars Peak, take a rest, then prepare for return journey. 5. Photo Spots 1. Nine Curves Cloud Ring: Glass Cloud Platform, Ancient Camphor Tree Grove, Terrace Coffee House (order a terrace red rice latte for great photos) 2. Silver Valley: Seven Stars Peak viewing platform (360° panoramic platform, high chance of sea of clouds in winter), Kenggen Stone Village (red yew trees and old houses at village entrance create "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" style scenes), Intangible Cultural Heritage Bamboo Weaving Workshop (watch She ethnic minority grandmas weave bamboo, very authentic) 3. Seven Stars Peak: Starry Sky Camping Site (romantic stargazing at night), Grandma's Rice Cake Stand (taste local food culture while enjoying rice cakes) 6. Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 1. Weather: Mountain weather is changeable. Choose clear days for sunrise and sea of clouds viewing. If you encounter heavy fog, don't rush to leave - you might see even more beautiful scenery once it clears. 2. Cable car and shuttle bus operating hours: Cable car runs until 16:30, shuttle bus until 16:20. Plan your schedule accordingly to avoid missing the last ride. 3. Nine Curves Cloud Ring to Seven Stars Peak: Only accessible by cable car, no shuttle bus available, so plan your route and transportation in advance. 4. Silver Valley mountain path: There's a mountain path from Seven Stars Peak to Kenggen Stone Village, but not recommended. Local elders say it takes over an hour and the path is difficult - better take the cable car to save time and energy. 5. Accommodation: For those not driving, recommend staying near Nine Curves Cloud Ring on the mountain, within walking distance to sunrise viewing platform. Self-driving visitors have more options, can stay either on or off the mountain. Book accommodation online in advance, choosing places with good reviews and convenient locations. Yunhe Terrace is truly worth visiting, with both natural scenery and cultural atmosphere that will captivate you. Hope everyone can enjoy a wonderful time here!