Niubei Mountain Sea of ​​Clouds

牛背山云海

From April to May every year, the air on the top of the mountain will become relatively dry, and the fog will decrease, which is the best time to watch the sea of ​​clouds.
Enjoy the stunning 360-degree views. If you are lucky, you can see clouds pouring down like waterfalls from the low-altitude peaks.
Sometimes the sea of ​​clouds looks relatively calm, and sometimes it looks like a sea in a storm, or a magnificent waterfall.
The top of the mountain is a relatively steep hike, so it is recommended to prepare adequate equipment and pay attention to personal safety.

Attractions Location: The border between Piaoergou, Sanhe Township, Yingjing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province and Luding County

Tickets:
Ticket + shuttle bus: RMB 160 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

Opening hours:
08:30-17:00 (Entrance time) (January 1st - December 31st)

Contact Details: 0835-2223073

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Niubei Mountain Sea of ​​Clouds tours

1-day tour: Niubei Mountain Sea of ​​Clouds Flash

  • 04:30 Depart from Chengdu by car (about 4 hours)
  • 08:30 Transfer to scenic area off-road vehicle at Lenqi Town (1.5 hours)
  • 10:00 Arrive at the observation deck at the top of Niubei Mountain
  • 15:00 Return to Chengdu

One-day view of the wonders of the sea of ​​clouds at "China's largest viewing platform"

Accommodation: Return to Chengdu; Food: Lengqi Town bacon

Souvenirs: Alpine Cloud Tea, Niubei Mountain postcard


2-day tour: Niubei Mountain-Lengqi Ancient Town Line

  • Day 1: Photographing the sea of ​​clouds and starry sky at Niubei Mountain (at the top of the mountain)
  • Day 2: Visit Lenqi Ancient Town (30 minutes on foot)

Experience the wonders of the sea of ​​clouds and the culture of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road

Accommodation: Mountaintop Tent Hotel; Food: Tibetan hot pot

Souvenirs: Handmade Tibetan incense, traditional brown sugar


3-day tour: Niubei Mountain-Hailuogou loop

  • Day 1: Sunrise over the sea of ​​clouds at Niubei Mountain
  • Day 2: Moxi Ancient Town (3 hours by car)
  • Day 3: Visit Hailuogou Glacier

From the wonderland of sea of ​​clouds to the visual feast of modern glaciers

Accommodation: Moshi Hot Spring Hotel; Food: Matsutake stewed chicken

Souvenirs: red stone specimens, glacial mineral water


4-day tour: Niubei Mountain-Luding Bridge Depth Line

  • Day 1-2: Niubei Mountain and Lenqi Ancient Town
  • Day 3: Luding Bridge (2 hours by car)
  • Day 4: Yanzigou Red Stone Beach

The perfect combination of natural wonders and red culture

Accommodation: Luding County Hotel; Food: River Fresh Banquet

Souvenirs: Red Army cultural souvenirs, plateau honey


5-day tour: Niubei Mountain-Gongga Loop

  • Day 1-3: Niubei Mountain and Hailuogou area
  • Day 4: Zimei Pass (4 hours by off-road vehicle)
  • Day 5: Quanhua Beach Calcification Pool

360-degree panoramic view of the King of Shu Mountain

Accommodation: Shangmuju Tibetan B&B; Food: Butter Tea

Souvenirs: Gongga Snow Mountain photography collection, Tibetan silver jewelry


6-Day Tour: Niubei Mountain-Danba Tibetan Village Line

  • Day 1-4: Niubei Mountain and Gongga surrounding areas
  • Day 5: Jiaju Tibetan Village (5 hours by car)
  • Day 6: Central Tibetan Village

A journey from the sea of ​​clouds viewing platform to the most beautiful Tibetan village

Accommodation: Tibetan village characteristic homestay; Food: Jiarong Tibetan banquet

Souvenirs: Qiang embroidery handicrafts, Tibetan wood carvings


7-day tour: Daniubei Mountain deep loop

  • Day 1-5: Niubei Mountain + Gongga Loop
  • Day 6-7: Shuangqiaogou, Siguniang Mountain (6 hours’ drive)

A joint tour of the top viewing platforms across Ganzi and Aba

Accommodation: Rilong Town View Hotel; Food: Yak beef hotpot

Souvenirs: Snow Mountain oil painting, Tibetan medicine sachet


User Reviews

By Changle Weiyang shy |

It takes eight hours to hike up the mountain. You can drive up but it is very dangerous. The sea of ​​clouds and sunrise at the top of the mountain are very beautiful. It is quite cold and is currently closed.

By Know Autumn |

When I return from Niubei, I don’t look at the clouds. It’s a very shocking sea of ​​clouds, only there is no fog!

By Tick-tick |

Beauty always carries a hint of invasiveness, but if it doesn’t invade, how can it convince people?

By Qinling 007 |

It took two visits to see the sea of ​​clouds, but the weather on the mountain changes very quickly. At around 11 noon, the wind and clouds suddenly changed and it became gloomy again. There is a recommended inn on the top of the mountain where you can stay, but there is no public toilet.

By What is the king of orange |

Niubei Mountain is indeed a 360-degree viewing platform. Those mountains are totally incomparable. The king is back with a strong force.

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By Uncle Peng |

If you are lucky, you will be shocked by what you see! You will not be able to accept or believe that what you see is real! It is not a dream, it is real. How can one word describe it!

By Cn wants to wander |

I have gained different things each time I went to Niubei Mountain

The most beautiful part of the sea of ​​clouds is the platform where you can watch the sunset. If you are lucky, you can also see the cloud waterfall.

By tsukumig |

On weekends, get together with some hiking buddies and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

By Akira of Suruno |

There is no harm without comparison. Before I went there, many people said that Niubei Mountain was very dangerous. After I went there, I felt that it was just average, not as dangerous as the Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking route. Before, cars could not go up there, but now it should be possible to go up there, which is not interesting. Hiking lies in its original ecology. It is very tiring to walk on the back of a cow. The slope is not big, but it seems that you can't finish walking. It requires endurance and perseverance. The scenery is still great. Whether you can see the sea of ​​clouds depends on luck. It is worth going. Living in a tent on the mountain is also a special experience. After all, there are many houses, and tents cannot be lived everywhere. It is also possible to bring your own tent, but first of all, you must have enough physical strength.

By Snow Ridge |

The Gongga Mountain seen from Niubei Mountain is majestic and magnificent. Before and after the Qingming Festival, many snow-capped mountains in Sichuan have little snow. It can be imagined that in winter, Niubei Mountain should be an excellent place to enjoy the sea of ​​clouds, Mount Gongga, and the golden mountain in the sun. The Gongga Mountain in the distance is covered with snow, not the dark brown snow-capped mountains we see today. Even such a scenery is extremely beautiful!

By Joey |

It's so beautiful. I've seen sea of ​​clouds when climbing Huashan before, but not often. It was so beautiful that it made me cry!

By mango pudding |

Undeveloped, the altitude is a bit high, the Buddha light is very beautiful, please be careful of altitude sickness

By live-toto |

I went there in April last year, but I was too sick from the altitude to enjoy the view. But this sea of ​​clouds still made me feel it was worth the vomiting.

By You don't want to |

Interesting hiking route, blue sky and white clouds, sea of ​​clouds, cloud waterfall, starry sky, sunrise, everyone who has been there will feel that it is worthwhile

By Big Sheep |

It's so beautiful, like a fairyland! Whether you look at it in the morning or at night, especially at sunrise, the light is shining, it's so beautiful!

By Loneliness is good |

I hope that after the development, Niubei Mountain will satisfy the majority of tourists. As a travel enthusiast, I still hope that it will not be developed. However, development is the government's business, so that more people can understand the beauty of Sichuan. Help Sichuan.

By Yan Zi Ya |

Very beautiful place, very lucky to see the meteor shower. Worth a visit!

By Senrikinko |

Traveling is not about going out, but about finding yourself back! Traveling does not care about the destination, but the people and things on the way, as well as the beautiful memories and scenery. I long for an unlimited trip, walking and stopping, and a heart that can go anywhere. The greatest benefit of traveling is not how many people you can meet or how beautiful the scenery you have seen, but that you can suddenly get to know yourself again when you walk and encounter a situation. Niubei Mountain is very ordinary, but its altitude is destined to make its viewing angle unique!

By miki-KORA |

You really have to go, it's super beautiful, there is also sunrise, and the Milky Way can be seen with the naked eye at night

By Meatball Couple Rolling Around the World |

The sea of ​​clouds on Niubei Mountain is definitely not exaggerated, it exceeds the sea of ​​clouds on Mount Emei and Mount Huashan that I have visited. The 360-degree unbeatable viewing platform allows you to see the beautiful scenery in every direction. The rolling sea of ​​clouds accompanied by the distant King of Shu Mountains Gongga Sacred Mountain will give you a full shock. The legendary cloud waterfall will also appear on the low-altitude peaks in the distance. The endless sea of ​​clouds will pour down like a waterfall when they reach there, and with a little afterglow of the sunset, it will be like a fairyland. The best season to watch the sea of ​​clouds on Niubei Mountain should be in winter. There is more rain in summer, and it is not easy to have such a blue sky and sea of ​​clouds. The road is also quite dangerous. We are really lucky to see it this time. I wish everyone who goes to Niubei Mountain can see the most beautiful sea of ​​clouds! ~

By The Prodigal Son |

One of the must-visit outdoor destinations, it is known as the best sea of ​​clouds viewing spot in the country. Unfortunately, the mountain is now closed to the local government to build a tourist attraction, and the charming original scenery is no longer there.

By none |

The sea of ​​clouds on Niubei Mountain is really stunning. If the weather is good, you can also see the golden mountain in the sun. Unfortunately, I didn't catch it.

By track |

Very beautiful. Although I didn't see the most beautiful sea of ​​clouds at Niubei Mountain, I still felt it was spectacular.

By Zou Daxia |

Mountains and rivers are nameless, only the brave can be crowned...

By Minogawa River |

We are still short of 2 people to go to Niubei Mountain from Chongqing on the 13th. If you want to go, add me on Weixin lifeng275

By Just follow the example |

Sunrise, sea of ​​clouds, Buddha's light, cloud waterfall, star trails, snowfields, it's really amazing, but you have to be lucky to see them. After six consecutive days of rain and snow, we woke up in the morning and saw the sunrise by surprise! What about the heavy snow last night? If I had known this, I would have gotten up in the middle of the night to see the star trails. What a pity! According to the hikers, they also took pictures of the Buddha's light when they were going down the mountain! But we missed it on the off-road vehicle.

By XiaoJourney |

Watching the sea of ​​clouds from the 360-degree platform on the top of Niubei Mountain is unpredictable. Every angle is different at different times, so you never get tired of watching it. Hiking down the mountain until you reach the sea of ​​clouds, everyone can see the sea of ​​clouds. Different altitudes also give people different feelings. The rolling sea of ​​clouds under the clear sky really makes people want to swim in it.

By We all love brown sugar |

360° sea of ​​clouds! It's so beautiful, but it's too tiring to climb up, and the environment up there is terrible, there's no electricity or water, and we have to live in a prefabricated house. The mountain will be closed soon, so it should be well repaired by then.

By Happy |

What a great luck! It rained a few days before departure, and I was worried about the trip. But it cleared up on the day of departure. I was able to climb to the top with my big bag on my back. It was amazing. The road was dangerous and the icy road was very slippery. I felt that I would fall off the cliff if I slipped. Hahaha, am I traveling with my life? I stopped and walked along the way, looking around while walking, and took in the beautiful scenery. It was too cold to take pictures with my hands, so I took a few simple pictures.

By chin |

Because the weather was not very good in the first few days before our visit, the boss originally said that we would not be able to see anything on those days. However, we were very lucky and there were not many people on the mountain that day, so we were satisfied.

By K |

Seeing the sea of ​​clouds depends on luck and weather.

By Yago is going to play |

One of the scenic spots of Niubei Mountain. The weather conditions were bad when we went there, so we only saw a little bit.

By No beer |

The sea of ​​clouds on Niubei Mountain changes with the weather. It is so beautiful and magnificent that it is hard to describe. The sea of ​​clouds in the morning and the sea of ​​clouds in the evening have their own merits.

By 鐘 |

When you come to Niubei Mountain, you must climb to the top to see the vast sea of ​​clouds and the Cloud Waterfall~

By The Moon Rises Over the Sea |

The sea of ​​clouds on Niubei Mountain is magnificent and constantly flowing, coupled with the golden sunset and the rolling and looming mountains. In such a picture, people can't help but be excited.

By Sister Guier |

I went to Niubei Mountain in 2010. It was not well developed at that time, but it was really beautiful. I also encountered the Leonid meteor shower. It was unforgettable.

By 華森仔 |

The sunrise, sunset, starry sky and Buddha light on the top of the mountain are really very beautiful.

By (★)╰ Lei〆 |

The sea of ​​clouds and sunrise are worth seeing...

By villon |

I never thought that I would stand on Niubei Mountain and look down at the entire cloud.

By Fa pull bucket 💋 |

To be honest, it depends on your luck to go to Niubei Mountain. If you are lucky, you can see all the beautiful scenery, but if you are unlucky, you can only see the foggy sky. We didn't see anything when we went there, but the journey was still very interesting, because the journey was very difficult and the accommodation conditions were very limited, which was more or less like a transformation. Although we didn't see anything, the scene of thousands of people waiting for the wonders together in the severe cold was still spectacular. I originally thought that I would go there again next time I had the chance, but I heard that the mountain would be closed for construction. It is a pity that I can no longer experience the original ecology of Niubei Mountain.

By Wu Xiaoyan |

Three months ago, I learned about Niubei Mountain on China-TravelNote. What a great place it is. I was amazed by the beautiful pictures of fellow travelers. I heard that the locals were going to close the mountain for development, so I went there during the Spring Festival. Since Niubei Mountain is an undeveloped place, the accommodation conditions are relatively backward, so you can't expect too much. But when you are at the top of the mountain and see the beautiful scenery of the sea of ​​clouds, cloud waterfalls, sunrise, starry sky, etc., you will really forget how bad the bed is at night and how difficult it is to walk up the mountain. This is a place where luck is tested. If the weather is not good, going up the mountain can only be regarded as exercise. Fortunately, the weather during the Spring Festival is still very good, so the trip is worth it.

By The face full of acne is not youthful |

It's very beautiful. You must go and see it. The mountain is closed in June and you can only see it in 18 years.

By Huajuanjuan, come on! |

Niubei Mountain has a very good geographical location, about 3,660 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides and has a unique geographical location in the middle, which makes it known as the "largest viewing platform in China" and an excellent photography site. It is a 360-degree viewing platform without blind spots, but the scenery you see on it depends on the weather. We were lucky when we went there. It is said that the photography enthusiasts who lived with us had stayed on the mountain for a week and then we went down the mountain together^_^ The sea of ​​clouds and waterfalls are particularly spectacular, sometimes gentle, sometimes turbulent. It is not an exaggeration to say that you are in a fairyland. There is also a faint Buddha light. The air transparency is also very good. The driver also pointed out Siguniang Mountain and Emei Mountain for us.

By Or because |

It is said that the record for seeing the sea of ​​clouds is very high, but I feel that the weather is unpredictable~~~ I don’t know if it’s because I’m too lucky~

By The Shore of the |

Go to Niubei! Go to stand in awe of the majestic Gongga Mountains! Find the meaning of your own life! I still remember the various graffiti on the wooden door of the Yunzhongren Hotel. I believe they are all warriors who are not bound by life! I admire them for not being trapped in the concrete city, so go to Niubei! The cloud waterfall, sea of ​​clouds, sunrise, golden mountain, sunset, and Buddha light here will bring you subversive shock! In terms of scenery, NB Mountain is the top 10 holy place in the hearts of every traveler!

By Breeze |

Ethereal, soft, ever-changing, and incredibly beautiful!

By crow |

This trip was just fate, and I was able to see the sea of ​​clouds, cloud waterfalls, sunrise and sunset.

By Xinxichenghong |

It's just beautiful. I really want to dive into the sea of ​​clouds. It's so white and pure.

By Tiege |

The cow's back is still so beautiful, you will definitely not be disappointed if you are lucky.

By China-TravelNote users |

The sea of ​​clouds is stunning! It is indescribable. You have to experience it yourself to know it.

By ' 💋. Mo Hu |

There are a lot of clouds and a lot of people. They seem to be disintegrating.

By Comma on the road |

The sea of ​​clouds here is really beautiful, amazing, and it is also beautiful at night, with starry sky, moonlight, and sea of ​​clouds.

By Ms. Wang Ruiduo |

I got to know Niubei Mountain by chance. Just one picture shocked me. Surrounded by the sea of ​​clouds and the golden sunset, people in it are really in heaven. What does heaven look like? It's probably just like this. The western part of Sichuan has unique natural landscapes. The only flaw now is that the transportation development is not yet perfect. This is the conclusion I came to on this trip. Niubei Mountain is located in Yingjing County, Ya'an. The general route is to hike up the mountain from Lengqi, Luding County. Because it is now in the stage of closing the mountain for development, there is no other means of transportation except motorcycles used by residents on the mountain. The hiking time is as long as nine hours, about 14 kilometers of mountain roads. Note that it is a mountain road, and the mountain road is difficult to walk. The danger of slippery roads increases when it rains, so avoid going up the mountain on rainy days.

By NO iY |

The scenery is pleasant, with sea of ​​clouds, cloud waterfalls, Buddha light, sunrise, and every place is a beautiful sight

By J-tuegg |

There is a sea of ​​clouds when you are climbing the mountain. When it is a sunny day, the sea of ​​clouds feels so soft that you want to step on it or jump down, hahahaha

By The sound of waves remains |

When you first reach the top of the mountain, it is a gentle uphill road. On the right is the famous waterfall cloud. If it is in the evening, it looks like a golden ribbon sliding under the sunset glow. Continue to climb up to reach Guangmingding. Standing on Guangmingding and looking around, it feels like being in a fairyland. The sea of ​​clouds here is dense and even, magnificent and gentle. The mountain tops that occasionally appear in the sea of ​​clouds are like small islands dotted in the sea, giving people the urge to step up in one step. The famous mountains in the distance are covered with mysterious veils, like mirages, making people linger.

By RhyNong |

The saying "once you return from Niubei Mountain, you will never look at clouds again" is not in vain! This trip to Niubei Mountain is really a lifelong journey. It is really jaw-dropping to see such a stunning sea of ​​clouds. The sea of ​​clouds on the mountainside is like a flood and beast, swallowing up the entire mountain forest; the sea of ​​clouds on the top of the mountain is magnificent and endless, surrounding the entire mountain city, worthy of being called the City in the Sky!

By Please call me Zou Tianzhen! |

We climbed Niubei Mountain and walked to the main road. It took us a total of ten hours to get there. We took a detour, and my period came not long after we set out that day. I felt like I was going to die along the way, but we finally arrived. Especially when we saw the sea of ​​clouds the next day, I felt that it was worth it no matter how tired we were. Even though we were in so much pain in the end that we had to hire a car to go down the mountain, I still felt it was worth it because it was so beautiful. It was very cool up there. Some people are willing to go there specifically to take wedding photos, which is really crazy, but it is so beautiful, it’s worth it! ! ! !

By The goddess in YH's house╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭ |

It has not been developed yet, but the scenery is so beautiful. But I hope people who go there can take away the garbage, it is such a beautiful place...

By Zhuozhuozhuomu |

If you want to see the sea of ​​clouds in Sichuan, the best place to take in the mountains is Niubei Mountain. Above the clouds, there are waterfalls pouring down, and the sea of ​​clouds is surging, like a large army approaching, which is magnificent. Coupled with the Buddha's light of human nature, it is unforgettable. 360-degree view of the sea of ​​clouds is the best in Sichuan. You can go to a special viewing platform and the highest point to watch the sea of ​​clouds. Wait for the clouds to linger around the entire mountain and the sacred mountain Gongga to show its formation. You will definitely not regret your trip, and you will finally believe that after returning from Gongga, you will not look at mountains, and after returning from Niubei, you will not look at clouds! ! ! !

By Leisure Garden |

The sea of ​​clouds on Niubei Mountain is very spectacular, and the scattered sea of ​​clouds looks like a waterfall.

By about |

Actually, we didn’t see much of the sea of ​​clouds. The sun didn’t come out until 10 o’clock, so we had to go down the mountain. The photos we processed were still okay.

By Seven Friends |

Everything depends on the weather, but the journey will make you understand the value of persistence

By ︶自在飛花轻似夢 |

Once a cow carries one on its back, it will still be where it wants to go.

By peninsula |

It's worth the 5-hour hike.

By _hahahahahahahahahaha_ |

The sea of ​​clouds on Niubei Mountain is really beautiful. It took us more than 6 hours to climb to the top of the mountain. It is recommended to climb up on foot for a better experience.

By sunshine |

You need to make all kinds of preparations before going up Niubei Mountain. The conditions are very simple, there is no electricity at night, the road is very dangerous, the weather is changeable, the temperature is very low, and whether you can see the good scenery depends on the weather. Some people have climbed the mountain several times but still couldn't see the golden mountain in the sun. Although there are many difficulties, it is the only place I want to go again after visiting it so far.

By Xie Li-Lion |

The scenery is very beautiful but the accommodation is very simple. The toilets are all wooden pits.

By Brave Baby |

Spectacular, and even more can be seen in winter.

By Millet porridge |

I am already very grateful because I saw the sea of ​​clouds on Niubei Mountain during the rainy season. If the weather is better, the sea of ​​clouds will be more stunning.

By Bicycle Xiaolong Lhasa |

The sea of ​​clouds is truly breathtaking, but you have to be lucky to see it. I saw a message from a traveler on the graffiti wall, saying, "I've been here eight times and haven't seen it. It really tests your luck."

By Crazy Stone |

Standing on the clouds, forget all your worries, the scenery is amazing.


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