MDL → KMG

Mandalay City

View the sprawling layout of Burma's cultural capital and Mandalay Hill shortly after takeoff.

Northern Shan Highlands

Rugged terrain characterized by limestone karsts and dense tropical forests of the Shan State.

Gaoligong Mountains

High-altitude ridges marking the border between Burma and China, often shrouded in dramatic clouds.

Nu River Gorge

The deep, narrow valley of the Salween River as it carves through the Hengduan Mountains.

Himalayan Foothills

On clear days, distant views of the snow-capped peaks towards the Tibetan border are visible in the far distance.

Lashio Corridor

The historic trade route connecting Mandalay to the Chinese border at Ruili, cutting through mountain passes.

Mekong River

A high-altitude crossing of the mighty Lancang River as it flows south toward Southeast Asia.

Yunnan Plateau

The characteristic red soil and terraced hillsides of the high Yunnan-Guizhou plateau region.

Dianchi Lake

A massive freshwater lake south of Kunming, offering spectacular views during the final descent.

Kunming Skyline

The dense modern architecture of the 'Spring City' as the plane lines up for Kunming Changshui International Airport.