JDZ → CTU

Yangtze River Gorges

Dramatic views of the Three Gorges region, where the river carves through high limestone mountains.

Three Gorges Dam Area

Visible near Yichang, look for the massive scale of the dam and the stark difference in water levels.

Daba Mountains

Rugged, high-altitude ridges that form the northern rim of the Sichuan Basin, often capped with mist.

Shennongjia Forest

Aerial views of the dense, prehistoric temperate forests known for their high biodiversity.

Chengdu Approach

Clear views of the Longquan Mountains and the massive urban expansion of Chengdu during the final descent.

Poyang Lake Basin

Shortly after takeoff, view the vast wetlands and water networks of China's largest freshwater lake system.

Western Hunan Karst

Undulating green hills and karst topography typical of the region bordering Hubei and Hunan provinces.

Chongqing Outskirts

As the flight nears the Sichuan Basin, the southern reaches of the massive Chongqing municipality become visible.

Yangtze Tributaries

Frequent sightings of the Wu River and other major southern tributaries snaking through deep valleys.