XNN → KMG

Eastern Tibetan Plateau

A vast expanse of snow-capped mountains and high-altitude wilderness stretching toward the horizon.

Gongga Mountain

The 'King of Sichuan Mountains' (Minya Konka) can often be spotted on clear days, towering over the surrounding peaks.

Hengduan Mountain Gorges

Deep, parallel river valleys that create one of the most topographically complex landscapes on Earth.

Jinsha River

The upper reaches of the Yangtze River cutting through massive canyons with dramatic white-water sections.

Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau

The distinctive karst topography and red soil characteristic of the final approach into Kunming.

Yellow River Loops

Visible shortly after takeoff from Xining, the upper reaches of the Yellow River wind through the arid landscape.

Gannan Grasslands

High-altitude alpine meadows and rolling hills characterizing the border of Gansu and Sichuan provinces.

Min Mountains

Rugged peaks forming the eastern boundary of the plateau, home to some of China's most famous nature reserves.

Sichuan Basin Edge

The transition from the high plateau to the mist-covered lowlands of the Sichuan Basin in the distance.

Dianchi Lake Fringes

As the flight descends into Kunming, the outskirts of the 'Spring City' and the northern tip of Lake Dian become visible.