KWL → XIY

Guilin Karst Forest

Immediately after takeoff, witness the surreal limestone 'forest of peaks' that makes the region world-famous.

Qinling Mountain Range

A massive natural barrier between North and South China, featuring jagged ridges and deep, forested valleys.

Cloud Seas

This route often experiences high-altitude cloud inversions over the mountainous terrain of Hunan and Hubei.

Wei River Valley

The dramatic transition from the high mountains to the flat, fertile plains of Shaanxi Province.

Li River Curves

Look down to see the silver ribbon of the Li River winding through the limestone mountains near Guilin.

Yangtze Tributaries

Aerial views of the complex river systems that feed into the central Chinese water basins.

Xi'an Urban Sprawl

On the final approach, the right side often provides a clearer view of the ancient capital's modern expansion and grid-like layout.

Inland Infrastructure

Observe the impressive network of bridges and tunnels carved through the difficult mountainous terrain below.