The Cloud Sea of Dajichang Village in Maguan County, Wenshan

The Cloud Sea of Dajichang Village in Maguan County, Wenshan

Attraction Overview

The Cloud Sea of Dajichang Village大吉厂云海, located in Dajichang Village大吉厂村 of Miechang Township篾厂乡, 30 kilometers from the west of Maguan county马关县, is about 2,000 meters above sea level. Put yourself in the cloud sea, the cloud is overlapped, it seems that you are flying in the sky. In particular, the sunrise and sunset are breathtaking and interesting.

Chinese Name: 马关县篾厂乡大吉厂云海

English Name: The Cloud Sea of Dajichang Village in Maguan County, Wenshan

Type: The Cloud Sea

Best Time: Spring and Winter

Recommended Visiting Hours: 1 day

Opening Hours:  All day

Ticket: Free

Address: Dajichang Village, Miechang Township, Maguan County, Wenshan文山马关县篾厂乡大吉厂村

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🏔️ Highlights & Location

Geographic Setting

Nestled in Dajichang Village (大吉厂村), Miechang Township (篾厂乡), Maguan County (马关县), Wenshan Prefecture (文山州), Yunnan Province, this highland gem sits at an elevation of approximately 2000 meters.
It lies about 30 kilometers from Maguan town — navigation distances vary, so GPS guidance is recommended.

Cloudscape Wonders

Here, cloud layers roll like snowy waves, flooding valleys and draping hillsides like a vast celestial river.
When touched by sunlight, the clouds shimmer in gold, rose, and multicolor gradients. The dense winter formations create a grand vision of “boundless sea of clouds.”

Best Season to Visit

October to April, especially after rain on a clear morning.
From 06:00–08:00, the fusion of sunrise and cloud sea often forms breathtaking scenes like “golden light cascading over a river of clouds.”

🌄 Deep Experience Guide

✅ Cloud Viewing Tips

Dual View Platforms

Free Platform (免费台)
Lower elevation, bringing you close enough to feel the clouds. Offers strong immersion, though slightly limited visibility.

Paid Platform (付费台, approx. 5–10 RMB)
Elevated viewpoint with sweeping panoramas. Watch the cloud ocean surge like crashing waves. Ideal for long-lens photography, including distant glimpses of the Jinsha River (金沙江).

Magical Moments

Morning:
Clouds flow along ridgelines while Tyndall rays pierce through the forest canopy.

Evening:
Sunset refracts through the clouds, evoking the image of “molten gold pouring into the sea.”

✅ Signature Activities

Sunrise Camping
Set up camp at the summit and wait for dawn. When sunlight breaks, the feeling of “standing above the clouds” is ethereal and dreamlike.

Mushroom Foraging
In autumn and winter after rainfall, wild mushrooms sprout across the forest floor. Join local villagers in matsutake (松茸) foraging adventures.

🚙 Transport & Trip Planning

Item Details
🛣️ Transportation Self-drive to “Dajichang Cloud Sea (大吉厂云海)” via GPS; ~1.5 hrs from Maguan town
No public transport; local car hire from town ~60 RMB
🧭 Suggested Route Combine with nearby highlights: Dajichang Cloud Sea → Gulinqing Primeval Forest (古林箐原始森林) → Century-old Yunnan-Vietnam Railway Ruins (滇越铁路遗址)
🕒 Duration 2–3 hours for sightseeing and photography; allow half a day for a deeper experience

⚠️ Important Notes

Summit temperatures are low (average ~16°C); bring windproof jackets.

In rainy seasons, beware of landslides and wear non-slip hiking boots.

Respect local customs: do not enter farmland or private homes without permission.

Drone flying is prohibited due to the sensitive border area.

🌟 Must-See Natural Phenomena

Cloudfall Cascade (云瀑奇观)

Chilly winds drive clouds over the cliffs like a waterfall in motion—a dance of stillness and surge that blurs the line between dream and reality.

Rainbow Cloud Veil (霞染云绸)

At midday, sunlight refracts through the cloud layers, creating multi-dimensional color bands—a sky-spanning illusion of silken fabric unfurled across heaven and earth.