CGD → HAK

Wulingyuan Peaks

Glimpses of the famous sandstone pillars near Zhangjiajie visible to the northwest shortly after departure.

Guangxi Karst Forest

Spectacular views of the 'Gumdrop' mountains and limestone formations typical of the Guilin region.

Southern Rice Paddies

Intricate patterns of agricultural terracing and water-filled fields across the Guangxi province.

Beibu Gulf Coastline

The scenic western coastline of the Leizhou Peninsula meeting the Gulf of Tonkin.

Hainan Tropical Greenery

Lush coconut groves and volcanic soil landscapes of northern Hainan as the plane lines up for HAK.

Changde City View

Aerial perspective of the Yuan River winding through Changde shortly after takeoff from CGD.

Heng Mountain Range

The distant ridges of Mount Heng, one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, visible to the southeast.

Leizhou Salt Pans

Geometric patterns of salt evaporation ponds on the eastern side of the Leizhou Peninsula.

Qiongzhou Strait

The deep blue waters of the strait that separates mainland China from the tropical island of Hainan.

Haikou Urban Sprawl

The dense high-rises and growing infrastructure of the Haikou metropolitan area during the final descent.