KMG → YCU

Yangtze Tributaries

Views of the complex river systems flowing through the mountainous border of Guizhou and Chongqing.

Zhongtiao Mountains

A sharp, narrow mountain range that creates a dramatic backdrop for the Yuncheng basin.

Yuncheng Salt Lake

Known as the 'Dead Sea of China,' this lake displays vibrant pinks, greens, and yellows due to algae and minerals during the descent.

Yellow River Bend

A stunning view of the great river as it turns sharply between the borders of Shaanxi and Shanxi.

Guangong Statue Area

Look for the massive bronze statue of Guan Yu, a major local landmark, as the plane aligns with the runway.

Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau

A sprawling landscape of limestone karst peaks and deep valleys visible shortly after departure from Kunming.

Qinling Main Ridge

The formidable mountain range that serves as the geographical and climatic dividing line between North and South China.

Guanzhong Plain

The vast, flat agricultural heartland of Shaanxi province, home to the ancient capital regions.

Wei River Meanders

The largest tributary of the Yellow River, winding through the loess landscape toward the east.

Dusk Horizons

On late afternoon flights, this side provides a front-row seat to the sunset over the central Chinese highlands.