CTU → ZHA

Distant Snow Peaks

On very clear days, the high peaks of the Hengduan Mountains are visible to the far west early in the flight.

Leshan & Yibin Reach

The confluence of major rivers at the southern edge of the Sichuan Basin.

Guizhou Canyons

Dramatic geological fractures and deep river valleys like the Maling River Canyon area.

Guangxi Peak Forest

Dense clusters of karst towers that create a 'forest' of stone when viewed from cruising altitude.

Gulf of Tonkin

The vast blue horizon of the gulf appearing as the plane crosses onto the Leizhou Peninsula.

Chengdu Urban Spread

Aerial view of the dense metropolis and the surrounding Sichuan Basin right after takeoff.

Wujiang River

The winding turquoise waters of the Wujiang cutting through the limestone canyons of Guizhou.

Eastern Karst Clusters

Endless rows of conical limestone hills typical of the southern Chinese landscape.

Guiyang Cityscape

The high-altitude provincial capital of Guizhou, often visible through the mountain gaps.

Zhanjiang Bay Bridge

The iconic suspension bridge spanning the bay as the aircraft aligns for its final approach.