HAN → CTU

Hoang Lien Son Mountains

Visible shortly after takeoff, catch a glimpse of Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina, often rising above the clouds.

Kunming & Dianchi Lake

View the sprawling 'Spring City' of Kunming and the massive, crescent-shaped Dianchi Lake as the flight heads north.

Hengduan Mountain Range

Dramatic, snow-capped ridges of the eastern Himalayas are visible in the distance during the mid-portion of the flight.

Jinsha River

The upper reaches of the Yangtze River carve deep, winding canyons through the rugged Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

Sichuan Basin Edge

Watch the terrain drop dramatically from high mountains into the misty, lower-lying agricultural plains of Sichuan.

Red River Valley

Follow the distinct red silty waters of the Song Hong as it winds through the northern Vietnamese highlands.

Fuxian Lake

View one of China's deepest and clearest freshwater lakes, known for its deep blue hue against the brown mountain landscape.

Sichuan Agricultural Mosaic

A dense patchwork of terraced fields and small villages becomes visible as the aircraft descends toward Chengdu.

Chengdu Metropolitan Area

On the final approach to CTU, the right side often provides a broader view of the vast urban expansion of Chengdu.