KMG → LLF

Fuxian Lake

One of China's deepest and clearest freshwater lakes, visible south of the airport shortly after takeoff.

Guizhou Karst Peaks

A vast 'forest' of limestone cone-shaped hills stretching toward the horizon, typical of the South China Karst topography.

Nanling Mountains

Dense, mist-covered mountain ridges that separate the Yangtze basin from the Pearl River basin.

Yongzhou Basin

A mosaic of rice paddies and winding rivers as the aircraft descends into the Lingling district.

Kunming Urban Sprawl

A clear view of the modern development of Kunming and the surrounding red-soil hills immediately after departure.

Wumeng Mountain Range

Dramatic views of the rugged peaks that define the border between Yunnan and Guizhou provinces.

Beipan River Valley

Deep canyons carved into the plateau, often featuring glimpses of massive high-altitude engineering projects and bridges.

Xuefeng Mountains

The final major mountain barrier as the flight transitions from the high plateau into the humid hills of Hunan.