CSX → LJG

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

The iconic 13-peak glaciated massif that serves as the backdrop to Lijiang, best seen during the final approach.

Jinsha River

Views of the upper Yangtze River as it carves deep, winding valleys through the high mountain terrain.

Wuling Mountain Range

The rugged peaks of northern Guizhou, including distant views of the sacred Fanjingshan area if the path is northerly.

Plateau Cloud Seas

Frequent low-hanging clouds often settle between the mountain peaks, creating a stunning island-like effect.

Lijiang Basin

A panoramic overview of the ancient town's tiled roofs and the surrounding agricultural valleys just before landing.

Changsha Skyline

Aerial views of the winding Xiang River and the dense urban sprawl of Hunan's capital shortly after takeoff.

Guizhou Karst Forest

A vast expanse of thousands of cone-shaped limestone hills that define the unique topography of southwestern China.

Mega-Bridges

Spotting some of the world's highest bridges spanning the deep canyons of the Beipan River in Guizhou province.

Yunnan Plateau

The dramatic transition from the low-lying plains of central China to the high-altitude red earth plateau.