JNG → CTU

Qinling Mountains

The most significant geographic feature of the flight, showcasing dramatic peaks and deep valleys that separate climatic zones.

Wei River Valley

On clear days, see the fertile valley to the north of the Qinling range, a cradle of Chinese civilization.

Longmen Mountains

Sharp, high-altitude ridges marking the transition from the Sichuan Basin to the Tibetan Plateau.

Sichuan Alps

Distant glimpses of snow-capped peaks to the west, including Mount Siguniang on exceptionally clear days.

Chengdu Approach

Sweeping views of the Chengdu metropolitan area and the Min River during the descent into CTU.

Central Plains Tapestry

Expansive views of the agricultural heartland in Henan province, featuring a patchwork of fields and industrial zones.

Danjiangkou Reservoir

If the flight path trends south, catch views of this massive reservoir, the source of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.

Daba Mountain Range

Rugged, forested ridges that define the border between the Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces.

Sichuan Basin Fringe

The transition from high mountains to the densely populated, hazy plains of the eastern Sichuan Basin.