XNN → KWE

Min Mountains (Minshan)

Dramatic views of the high-altitude peaks on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Sichuan Basin Mist

Looking down into the vast, often cloud-covered Sichuan Basin, contrasting with the clear mountain air.

Chishui Danxia Landform

Spot the reddish cliffs and dense green forests characteristic of the Danxia landscape near the Guizhou border.

Guizhou Karst Peaks

As you descend into Guiyang, thousands of iconic 'gumdrop' limestone hills dominate the landscape.

High-Altitude Bridges

Watch for Guizhou's world-record-breaking suspension bridges spanning deep river canyons during the final approach.

Yellow River Canyons

Catch views of the upper Yellow River and the Liujiaxia Reservoir shortly after takeoff from Xining.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Unique agricultural terracing and deep erosion patterns characteristic of the Gansu and Shaanxi border regions.

Qinling Mountains

The flight crosses the western edge of this massive range, the natural dividing line between North and South China.

Wanzhou & Yangtze Tributaries

Glances of the winding rivers that eventually feed into the Three Gorges region to the east.

Wulong Karst Edges

Dense forested ridges and deep limestone gorges as the aircraft enters Guizhou province.