Sandstone Pillars
Thousands of quartz-sandstone towers drifting in cloud — the real-world inspiration for Pandora's Hallelujah Mountains. Come at dawn before the mist lifts.
Floating Peaks · Yuanjiajie · Zhangjiajie
Cloud Sea#Nature
Sea of Cloud · Tianzi Mountain
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The highest viewpoint over the stone forest, where after rain a white sea of cloud pools between the peaks and only the tips show.
It sits in Zhangjiajie, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Best after rain, early morning — the famous cloud sea.
Good to know
- Best time — After rain, early morning — the famous cloud sea
- Cable car runs daytime hours; cloud sea is most likely after rainfall or in autumn/winter mornings.
Insider tip — Tianzi Mountain is highest point in the park — cloud sea forms below you in the valley. If the forecast shows rain clearing overnight, this is worth setting an early alarm for.
Photo: Rocio Gil · CC BY-SA 4.0
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