LZY → CTU

Gongga Shan (Minya Konka)

The 'King of Sichuan Mountains' stands at 7,556m and is the most prominent feature during the latter half of the flight.

Yarlung Tsangpo River

Aerial views of the winding river valley near Nyingchi shortly after takeoff.

Hengduan Mountain Gorges

Deeply incised river valleys and jagged ridges that define the transition between Tibet and Sichuan.

Chengdu Basin Transition

Watch the mountains suddenly disappear as the plane descends into the often-misty, flat Sichuan plains.

Nyenchen Tanglha Range

Stunning views of the massive snow-capped peaks that dominate the northern horizon of the Tibetan plateau.

High-Altitude Glacial Lakes

Numerous turquoise lakes scattered across the rugged terrain, reflecting the high-altitude sun.

Bome Forest Valleys

Dense, dark green forests known as the 'Switzerland of Tibet' visible during the initial climb from Nyingchi.

Laigu Glacier Region

Views of distant glacial tongues and ice-carved valleys typical of the eastern Himalayan foothills.