CKG → XIY

Daba Mountains

Direct overflight of the densely forested and steep ridges that separate the Sichuan Basin from Shaanxi.

Three Gorges Fringe

On clear days, the distant eastern horizon reveals the beginning of the Yangtze's famous gorge region.

Qinling Crest

Observe the high-altitude peaks of the Qinling Mountains, which act as a massive natural weather barrier.

Xi'an Metropolitan Area

A sweeping view of the historic capital's modern expansion and the Wei River valley on approach to XIY.

Chongqing Confluence

Aerial view of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers merging near the city center shortly after takeoff.

Jialing River Curves

Watch the serpent-like meanders of the upper Jialing River as the plane tracks north.

Western Qinling

View the rugged western edges of the Qinling range, often shrouded in a sea of clouds.

Guanzhong Plain

The landscape flattens into the productive agricultural basin of Shaanxi during the final descent.