KMG → NAO

Wumeng Mountains

Rugged, high-altitude terrain marking the boundary between the Yunnan and Guizhou provinces.

Luzhou Valleys

Lush, green valleys and rolling hills known for their traditional liquor production and misty microclimates.

Jialing River Bends

The spectacular, tight meanders of the Jialing River as it approaches Nanchong from the south.

Nanchong Urban Core

Detailed views of the city center and the many bridges crossing the river during the final descent into NAO.

Kunming Northern Suburbs

Aerial view of the expanding urban sprawl of Kunming and the northern karst hill formations shortly after takeoff.

Min River Confluence

Distant views of the Min River as it snakes through southern Sichuan toward the Yangtze.

Sichuan Basin Farmland

A patchwork quilt of terraced fields and agricultural plots characteristic of the fertile Sichuan Basin.

Basin Mist

The atmospheric layer of clouds and fog often trapped between the surrounding mountain ranges.