CGO → KWE

Funiu Mountains

Rugged ridges marking the southern extension of the Qinling range shortly after takeoff.

Danjiangkou Reservoir

The massive, bright blue reservoir that serves as the source for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.

Bashan Mountain Range

Deeply forested and misty peaks as the flight enters the border region of Hubei, Chongqing, and Guizhou.

Wujiang River Canyons

Spectacular views of the winding turquoise river cutting through deep limestone gorges in northern Guizhou.

Guizhou Karst Peaks

The iconic 'forest of peaks' landscape featuring thousands of conical limestone hills during the descent into Guiyang.

Zhengzhou Urban Area

A clear view of the sprawling capital of Henan and the Xinzheng district during departure.

Jianghan Plain

Vast agricultural mosaics and a dense network of canals as the flight crosses into Hubei province.

Dongting Lake Basin

On clear days, the distant shimmering waters of China's second-largest freshwater lake are visible to the southeast.

Changsha Suburbs

Distant views of the Xiang River valley and the expanding urban clusters of eastern Hunan.

Wuling Mountains

The eastern edges of the Wuling range providing a preview of the high-altitude terrain of Southwest China.