SYX → YIH

Sanya Bay

Aerial view of the sweeping crescent coastline and turquoise waters immediately after takeoff from Phoenix Airport.

Leizhou Peninsula

As you cross the Qiongzhou Strait, see the red soil and volcanic geography of mainland China's southernmost tip.

Wuling Mountain Range

Rugged, verdant peaks of western Hunan province, known for dramatic karst formations and deep valleys.

Yangtze River Bend

The massive, winding artery of the Yangtze as it flows toward the Gezhouba Dam near Yichang.

Three Gorges Mist

The atmospheric low-hanging clouds often found nestled between the peaks on the approach to Yichang.

Sanya City Center

Views of the dense urban development and luxury hotel clusters along the southern Hainan coast.

Qiongzhou Strait Traffic

Numerous ferries and cargo ships traversing the narrow passage between Hainan Island and Guangdong.

Nanling Mountains

The heavily forested border region between Guangdong and Hunan provinces, showing a sea of green.

Hunan Farmlands

A patchwork of rice paddies and small rural villages that define the landscape of central China.

Yichang Cityscape

A clear view of Yichang's urban expansion and the bridges crossing the Yangtze during the final approach.