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Mount Huangshan Peaks

Immediately after departure, look for the 'Sea of Clouds' and the famous jagged granite peaks of the Huangshan massif.

Dabie Mountains

Views of the rugged and forested Dabie Mountain range which forms a natural boundary in central China.

Three Gorges Area

The flight path typically passes north of the Yangtze, offering views of the deep canyons and the Three Gorges Dam infrastructure.

Daba Mountains

An impressive display of high-altitude karst topography and sharp ridges as you enter the Sichuan province.

Longquan Mountains

The final mountain barrier before the plane descends into the Chengdu plain, often covered in dense forest.

Chengdu Cityscape

A panoramic view of one of China's most populous cities, including the dense high-rises and the ring road system.

Southern Anhui Landscape

Aerial views of the traditional Huizhou-style architecture and lush green valleys of southern Anhui Province.

Yangtze River Curves

Watch the mighty Yangtze River as it snakes through the Hubei plains toward the central Chinese heartland.

Jingzhou Skyline

The historic city of Jingzhou and its ancient walls can often be spotted on the southern horizon.

Sichuan Basin Edge

The transition from the rugged mountains of Chongqing into the flat, fertile plains of the Sichuan Basin.

CTU Approach

Views of the sprawling southern suburbs of Chengdu during the final descent into Shuangliu.