KMG → CEI

Hengduan Mountains

The southern tails of the Himalayas, featuring dramatic ridges and deep valleys of western Yunnan.

Lancang/Mekong River

Unparalleled views of the upper Mekong River winding through steep mountain gorges.

Xishuangbanna Landscapes

A patchwork of rubber plantations, tropical jungles, and Dai minority villages near Jinghong.

The Golden Triangle

The iconic convergence point where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet at the river.

Chiang Rai Outskirts

Views of northern Thai agricultural plains and temple complexes during the final approach.

Kunming Cityscape

Aerial view of the 'City of Eternal Spring' and its rapid urban development shortly after takeoff.

Dianchi Lake

The massive freshwater lake south of Kunming, reflecting the sky against the Western Hills.

Red River Valley

The deep, reddish-brown hues of the Yuan River valley as it snakes toward the Vietnamese border.

Lao Highland Forests

Dense, subtropical canopy covering the mountainous borders where China meets Laos.