TCZ → CTU

Gaoligong Mountains

Immediately after takeoff, witness the rugged, biodiverse ridges that mark the border between China and Myanmar.

Nu River Gorge

One of Asia's most dramatic river canyons, appearing as a deep silver ribbon cutting through the steep terrain.

Cangshan Range

The soaring peaks above Dali, often dusted with snow and shrouded in high-altitude clouds.

Hengduan Peaks

A continuous panoramic view of the massive parallel ridges and snow-capped summits of the Eastern Himalayas.

Sichuan Highlands

The transition into the high-altitude plateaus before descending into the dense cloud cover of the basin.

Tengchong Volcanoes

The cluster of dormant volcanic cones near TCZ, offering a unique geological perspective from the air.

Erhai Lake

In the distance, the famous ear-shaped lake of Dali provides a stark blue contrast to the surrounding green mountains.

Mount Gongga

On clear days, the 'King of Sichuan Mountains' may be visible as a massive white pyramid on the horizon.

Mount Emei

Located towards the end of the flight, this sacred Buddhist mountain marks the gateway to the Chengdu plains.

Chengdu Basin

The sharp contrast as the mountains end and the densely populated, flat fertile plains of Sichuan begin.