One-Day Tour of Shiniushan: Take the Cable Car Through the Sea of Clouds, Step into the Sky Mirror, Plus a Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls

Who knew! In Fujian, a magical scenic spot was discovered where you can check in at the "Peak of the Sea of Clouds + Klein Blue Mirror Surface + Waterfall Strike" all at once. The best part is you don’t have to exhaust yourself—90% of the beauty can be unlocked by taking the cable car. This trip fully maximizes the "healing vibe"!

🔥 Transportation: 2 ways to get there directly, self-driving is the winner

- Self-driving preferred: Navigate to "Shiniushan Scenic Area." Parking is 10 yuan/day and includes charging stations. After parking, it’s a 5-minute walk to enter the scenic area, so no worries if you have a lot of luggage.

- Public transport: Take the high-speed train to Dehua Station, then transfer to bus No. 16. However, train frequency is low, so check the schedule in advance to avoid missing the last bus!

📸 Golden Route: Explore the core in 6 hours, every step is photogenic

1. Cable car to the main peak: Upon entering the scenic area, take the cable car for the full 40 minutes without getting off midway! After arriving at the "Cable Car Upper Station," transfer to the shuttle bus, then walk 30 minutes from beside Shihu Hall to the main peak—if you’re lucky, you’ll catch the sea of clouds flowing over the summit. Every photo looks like a scene from a Japanese anime.

2. Shoot epic photos at the Sky Mirror: Descend from the main peak to the "Cable Car Middle Station," and don’t miss the newly opened "Sky Staircase"! Stand on the stairs and shoot towards the sky, where the blue sky and mirror surface seamlessly connect. Wearing light-colored clothes makes your photos pop. It’s best to avoid the harsh midday light.

3. Listen to nature by the waterfall: From the Sky Mirror, you can choose to take the small cable car (time-saving) or walk the wooden plank road (30 minutes, with streams to photograph along the way) to Daixian Waterfall. Standing below the waterfall, the mist is super refreshing—remember to bring a change of clothes or you’ll get soaked! Finally, walk 15 minutes to the shuttle bus stop to end the trip.

⚠️ Pitfall Warnings: Avoid these 3 mistakes

- Time trap: No entry after 1:30 PM, so don’t sleep in! It’s recommended to arrive before 9 AM to have enough time to visit every spot.

- Gear trap: The plank road by the waterfall is very slippery, so wear non-slip shoes; prices at the scenic area’s small shops are high, so bring your own fruit and water for a lighter, easier trip.

- Photo trap: The sea of clouds on the main peak mostly appears early morning or after rain, so arrive early if you want to capture it; the Sky Mirror’s light is softest around 4 PM, making photos less backlit.