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Mekong River Sinuosity

Excellent views of the mighty Mekong River as it curves through the valleys of Xayaboury and Luang Prabang provinces.

Upland Agriculture

Observation of traditional terraced farming and shifting cultivation patterns on the steep hillsides below.

Thai Border Vista

Views of the mountain ranges in Loei and Nong Khai provinces across the international border to the west.

Mekong Deltaic Curves

A close-up view of the river's wide channels and sandbars as the plane follows the water toward Wattay International.

Wattay Final Approach

Strategic views of the airport's surrounding infrastructure and the historic center of Vientiane just before touchdown.

Northern Highland Peaks

Dense clusters of limestone karst formations and high mountains immediately after takeoff from Muang Xay.

Phou Louang Mountain Range

Vast stretches of evergreen forests and rugged ridges that dominate the landscape of northern Laos.

Nam Ngum Reservoir

A distant but visible glimpse of the massive hydroelectric reservoir and its numerous islands to the east.

Vientiane Outskirts

The expanding urban development and residential grids of the capital city as the plane aligns for its final descent.