LJG → HFE

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Visible almost immediately after takeoff, featuring spectacular views of the 5,596m Shanzidou peak and its southern glaciers.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

The deep, narrow canyon carved by the Jinsha River between the Jade Dragon and Haba Snow Mountains.

Hengduan Mountains

A series of high, north-south oriented mountain ranges with deep river valleys and rugged terrain.

Yangtze River Confluence

Dramatic views of the river winding through the mountains before it enters the flatter plains of Hubei.

Wuhan Urban Cluster

Aerial perspective of the sprawling 'Three Towns of Wuhan' and the massive bridges crossing the Yangtze.

Dabie Mountains

Dense, green forested peaks that mark the transition from the central plains into the Anhui region.

Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau

A vast landscape of rolling limestone hills and characteristic karst topography stretching toward the southeast.

Guiyang and Changsha

Distant views of these major provincial capitals, depending on the specific air traffic control routing.

Dongting Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible as a massive blue expanse south of the flight path.

Jianghan Plain

The 'Land of Fish and Rice,' featuring a complex network of canals, ponds, and emerald-green agricultural fields.

Chao Lake

On the final approach to Hefei, look for this large lake which is one of the five largest freshwater lakes in China.