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Dongting Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes is clearly visible to the north shortly after departure from Changsha.

Wulingyuan Vistas

Distant but spectacular views of the iconic sandstone pillars and jagged peaks near the Zhangjiajie region.

Yangtze River Curves

Spotted as the route tracks north of the Three Gorges area, showing the river winding through deep valleys.

Longquan Mountains

The final mountain barrier before the plane glides onto the flat Chengdu plain for landing.

Xiang River

Aerial views of Changsha's central waterway and the Yuelu Mountain area during the initial climb.

Xuefeng Mountains

The flight crosses the undulating green ridges of western Hunan's primary mountain range.

Sichuan Foothills

The terrain transitions from rugged mountains to the lower, terraced hills of the eastern Sichuan Basin.

Chengdu Plain

Expansive views of the dense agricultural and urban sprawl unique to the fertile Chengdu basin.