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Eastern Tibetan Plateau

Vast, undulating high-altitude terrain with year-round snow patches.

Mount Siguniang

The 'Four Sisters Mountain' is often visible as four distinct peaks rising above the clouds.

Daxue Mountains

Distant views of the high peaks marking the easternmost reach of the Himalayas.

The Sichuan Mist

Witness the unique weather phenomenon where the plateau air meets the basin's trapped moisture.

Tibetan Villages

Tiny clusters of traditional stone houses visible in the high mountain valleys shortly after takeoff.

Min Mountains

The rugged Minshan range forms a natural barrier between the plateau and the Sichuan Basin.

Min River Headwaters

Aerial views of the winding river systems that eventually feed into the Yangtze.

Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong Region

If the flight path is easterly, you may see the high-altitude forested valleys of this UNESCO site.

Sichuan Basin Entry

A dramatic transition from brown/grey mountains to the dense, lush green urban sprawl of the basin.