HIA → CKG

Dabie Mountains

Ancient, forested mountain ridges that form the primary geographic divide between the Huai River and the Yangtze.

Shennongjia Forest

Views of the dense, mist-covered wilderness area known for its unique biodiversity and high elevation peaks.

Three Gorges Region

The spectacular transition into the Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge areas where the Yangtze cuts through the mountains.

Chongqing Approach

Dramatic descent over the fog-shrouded peaks and deep river valleys typical of the Sichuan Basin's eastern edge.

Hefei Urban Area

Aerial view of the rapidly expanding provincial capital of Anhui and its surrounding industrial zones.

Yangtze River Meanders

Glimpses of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River as it winds through southern Anhui and Hubei provinces.

Jianghan Plain

Vast expanses of agricultural wetlands and a dense network of canals characterizing central China's breadbasket.

Wuling Mountain Range

Increasingly jagged karst topography as the flight enters the mountainous borders of Chongqing.