CAN → YIH

Nanling Mountains

The rugged natural border between Guangdong and Hunan provinces, featuring dense forests and sharp peaks.

Mount Heng (Nanyue)

One of the Five Great Mountains of China, visible as a prominent cluster of peaks in central Hunan.

Xiang River

The major waterway of Hunan province, carving a silver path through the green agricultural plains.

Hubei Karst Hills

Distinctive limestone formations and lush rolling hills as the flight descends into the Yichang region.

Shaoguan Danxia

Unique red sandstone landforms characterized by steep cliffs and unusual rock shapes in northern Guangdong.

Changsha Metro Area

The sprawling urban landscape of Hunan's capital is often visible in the distance to the east.

Dongting Lake Basin

The vast, flat agricultural basin surrounding China's second-largest freshwater lake.

Yangtze River Bend

As the plane approaches Yichang, look for the massive Yangtze River snaking through the landscape toward the Three Gorges.