XIY → WUH

Mount Taibai Peak

Look west-southwest shortly after departure to see the highest peak of the Qinling range, often capped with clouds or snow.

Shennongjia Wilderness

Fly over the dense, mist-shrouded forests of Western Hubei, known for their unique biodiversity and rugged terrain.

Han River Bends

Watch the Han River wind through narrow mountain valleys before it spills out into the flatter Jianghan Plain.

Jianghan Pond Network

A unique view of thousands of commercial fish ponds and lotus fields that form a shimmering mosaic across the landscape.

Yangtze River Confluence

As the plane aligns for WUH, you can often see the massive Yangtze River and the skyscrapers of the Hankou and Wuchang districts.

Xi'an Urban Grid

Upon takeoff, observe the distinct rectangular layout of the ancient city and the rapid expansion of the northern districts.

Northern Qinling Slopes

View the sharp geographic transition where the Guanzhong Plain meets the northern face of China's central mountain range.

Danjiangkou Reservoir

A massive, deep blue body of water visible to the northeast, serving as the starting point for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.

Nanyang Basin Margins

The landscape flattens into a patchwork of agricultural fields as the flight crosses into the Henan-Hubei border region.

Wuhan Northern Lakes

During the final descent, the left side overlooks the numerous interconnected lakes and wetlands north of the city.