Cloud Sea

The Cloud Sea of Sanchuan is located in Cuihu Village, Sanchuan Town, Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, about 90 kilometers from the downtown area of Lijiang. Every morning, you can drive up to the mid-mountain area, where the dawn has just leapt from the mountaintop. Although the sea of clouds is not visible in the valley, the brilliant lights of Yongsheng County town are already clearly visible in the distance. The car continues along the winding rural road and finally arrives at the best viewing spot, overlooking the entire Sanchuan Basin. Sanchuan Basin is named for the three rivers, Mengchuan, Huichuan, and Jichuan, which run parallel from north to south throughout the basin. With an altitude of 1560 meters, the basin covers an area of 165 square kilometers, 12 kilometers long from east to west, and 8 kilometers long from north to south. It has many reputations such as 'the fish and rice township of Northwest Yunnan,' 'the backyard garden of Lijiang,' and 'the front courtyard of Shangri-La,' and is known as the place with 'the longest sunshine and the coolest climate in Lijiang.' Standing here, you can see the beautiful scenery of the entire Sanchuan Basin. In the early morning, the sun rises from the mountaintop, illuminating the entire valley. At this time, the sea of clouds in the valley also quietly rises, dreamy and fantastic. The villages and farmlands in the valley are interspersed among them, forming a beautiful picture scroll. Sanchuan is a place with rich pastoral scenery and unique styles. Watching the clouds surge and recede, strolling along the fragrant rice village paths, Dai bamboo houses, and Lisu tribe's fenced houses, here you can fully experience the three-dimensional nostalgia, petty bourgeoisie romance, and the different styles of charm. In addition, Sanchuan's cuisine is also unique, and there are its own festivals, such as 'February 8th,' when men, women, and children of Sanchuan Town will dress up, bring green wormwood cakes to the streets, and join the dancing and gathering. If you come to Yongsheng, Lijiang, be sure to visit the Cloud Sea of Sanchuan to see the beautiful scenery here and experience the local culture and customs!