CTU → FOC

Sichuan Basin Heart

The vast, fertile patchwork of rice paddies and agricultural heartlands south of the flight path.

Dongting Lake

Distant but expansive views of one of China's most historic and culturally significant freshwater bodies.

Poyang Lake Basin

A breathtaking view of China's largest freshwater lake and its intricate network of wetlands.

Fujian Greenery

A continuous sea of green as the plane flies over some of the most densely forested hills in China.

Min River Estuary

Following the winding Min River valley as it opens up into the Fuzhou delta region.

Coastline Arrival

Glimpses of the Taiwan Strait and the sandy coastline during the final turn into FOC airport.

Chengdu Urban Sprawl

Aerial view of the 'Hibiscus City' and the eastern Sichuan Basin's dense urban centers during takeoff.

Daba Mountains

Dramatic ridges and deep valleys marking the transition out of the Sichuan Basin toward Central China.

Yangtze Canyons

Views of the winding Yangtze River and the steep, rugged terrain surrounding the Three Gorges region.

Wuhan Skyline

Crossing the confluence of the Han and Yangtze rivers near the massive Hubei provincial capital.

Lushan National Park

The UNESCO-listed mountain range known for its dramatic mist-shrouded summits near Jiujiang.

Northern Wuyi

Rugged karst and granite peaks as the flight enters the mountainous Fujian province.