DSN → KMG

Mu Us Desert

Aerial views of sand dunes and massive desert greening projects typical of the Ordos region.

Min Mountains

Towering, snow-covered peaks that form the rugged step up to the high Tibetan Plateau.

Mount Gongga

On clear days, the distant 7,556m peak of the 'King of Sichuan' can be spotted on the horizon.

Jinsha River

The upper reaches of the Yangtze River cutting deep, winding canyons through the mountain ranges.

Red Soil Plateau

The vibrant, rust-colored earth of the Yunnan highlands creates a patchwork of color during descent.

Yellow River

Crosses the dramatic Ordos loop where the river defines the border between the desert and the plateau.

Qinling Mountains

A massive mountain barrier that marks the definitive geographic transition between Northern and Southern China.

Sichuan Basin

A vast agricultural and urban mosaic often covered in a mystical layer of low-lying clouds and mist.

Karst Landscapes

Iconic limestone hill formations that become prominent as the flight enters the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

Kunming City

The expansive urban sprawl of the Spring City nestled within its high-altitude mountain basin.