CTU → WXN

Central Basin Mosaic

A dense patchwork of agriculture and small villages typical of the populous Sichuan heartland.

Yangtze River Confluence

The mighty Yangtze River becomes visible, snaking through the mountains toward the Three Gorges.

Wanzhou Urban Center

Excellent views of the high-rise buildings and bridges spanning the Yangtze in central Wanzhou.

Three Gorges Gateway

Dramatic limestone cliffs and steep mountains that mark the western entrance to the Yangtze Gorges.

River Traffic

Spot large cargo barges and cruise ships navigating the deep waters of the Wanzhou reservoir area.

Chengdu Cityscape

Aerial view of the sprawling Chengdu metropolitan area shortly after departure from Shuangliu.

Longquan Mountains

The first significant ridge line separating the Chengdu Plain from the central Sichuan Basin.

Jialing River

Clear views of the meandering Jialing River as it flows south toward Chongqing.

Nanchong Farmlands

Intricate terraced farming patterns characteristic of the hilly northern Sichuan region.

Daba Mountains Footprints

Rugged karst terrain and deeper valleys appearing as the flight nears the eastern edge of the basin.