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Mount Gongga (Minya Konka)

Known as the 'King of Sichuan Mountains', this 7,556m peak is the star of the route, appearing massive and snow-capped on the southern horizon.

Hailuogou Glacier

Near Mount Gongga, you can often spot the white tongues of glaciers carving through the dark rock of the mountain valleys.

Dadu River Canyon

Observe the deep, dramatic winding canyon of the Dadu River as it cuts through the mountains below.

Erlang Mountain

The final major mountain barrier before the terrain flattens out into the fertile Sichuan Basin.

Sichuan Basin Cloud Sea

Witness the stark transition from the clear, thin air of the plateau to the thick, misty cloud cover often sitting over the basin.

Zheduo Mountain Range

Immediately after takeoff, witness the rugged peaks and high mountain passes that separate the Tibetan Plateau from the Sichuan Basin.

Mount Siguniang (Distance)

On clear days, the distant four peaks of Mount Siguniang can be seen far to the northeast rising above the clouds.

Labahe Nature Reserve

Fly over the lush, dense forests of the Qionglai Mountains, which are a primary habitat for the Giant Panda.

Chengdu Urban Sprawl

As the plane descends, the vast, grid-like expansion of Chengdu and its satellite cities fills the horizon.