MIG → CSX

Daba Mountains

Shortly after takeoff from Mianyang, view the rugged peaks of the Daba Mountains forming the northern rim of the Sichuan Basin.

Yangtze River Gorges

Mid-flight views of the winding Yangtze River as it carves through the mountains near Wanzhou and the upper Three Gorges area.

Shennongjia Forest

Glimpse the dense, misty canopy of the Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its biodiversity.

Dongting Lake

As the flight descends, look for China's second-largest freshwater lake, a massive silver expanse north of the flight path.

Northern Changsha

Aerial views of the northern urban districts and the developing logistics hubs as you approach Huanghua International.

Sichuan Basin Mosaic

View the characteristic 'thousand-hill' landscape of eastern Sichuan, covered in a patchwork of terraced farms and small villages.

Enshi Karst Topography

The flight passes over the dramatic limestone pillars and deep canyons of the Enshi Tujia and Miao Prefecture.

Western Hunan Hills

Rolling green hills and winding mountain roads typical of the landscape transitioning from the highlands into the Jianghan Plain.

Xiang River

On final approach, watch for the wide Xiang River which bisects Changsha, featuring several prominent bridges and Orange Isle.