LJG → TYN

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Visible shortly after departure from Lijiang, offering a stunning view of the 5,596m Shanzidou peak.

Jinsha River Gorges

Deeply carved canyons of the upper Yangtze River visible during the initial climb phase.

Mount Gongga (Minya Konka)

On clear days, the highest peak in Sichuan can be seen far to the west across the Hengduan range.

Western Qinling Mountains

The rugged transition zone between the high Sichuan mountains and the northern plains.

Loess Plateau Canyons

Intricate, branch-like erosion patterns in the yellow earth as the flight enters Shaanxi and Shanxi.

Lugu Lake

The 'Mother Lake' of the Mosuo people may be visible in the distance to the northeast of Lijiang.

Daba Mountains

Densely forested mountain ridges marking the boundary between the Sichuan Basin and Shaanxi.

Sichuan Basin Edge

Views toward the hazy, fertile lowlands of eastern Sichuan often covered in a sea of clouds.

Taihang Mountains

The massive north-south mountain range forming the eastern boundary of the Shanxi Plateau.

Taiyuan Urban Sprawl

Extensive views of the industrial and residential heart of Shanxi during the final approach.