KMG → YIH

Dianchi Lake

Visible shortly after takeoff from Kunming, this is the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan, often shimmering in the high-altitude sun.

Wumeng Mountains

Dramatic, high-altitude mountain ridges along the Yunnan-Guizhou border, featuring sharp peaks and deep valley incisions.

Beipan River Gorge

A stunning deep canyon view where the world's highest bridges span the void; look for thin silver threads of infrastructure below.

Wuling Mountain Range

As you enter Hubei, the landscape turns into jagged limestone formations and dense forest canopies characteristic of the region.

Yangtze River Entrance

During the descent into Yichang, the majestic Yangtze begins to wind through the start of the Xiling Gorge, the easternmost of the Three Gorges.

Guizhou Karst Topography

A vast landscape of thousands of conical limestone hills and hidden sinkholes stretching toward the southern horizon.

Qingjiang River

A major tributary of the Yangtze known for its clear turquoise water and serpentine path through the mountains of Enshi.

Jianghan Plain

The landscape flattens significantly on the approach, showcasing a patchwork of emerald rice paddies and water networks.

Yichang Cityscape

A clear view of the urban sprawl of Yichang, the gateway to the Three Gorges, as the plane aligns for its final approach.