XUZ → KMG

Dabie Mountains

Rugged, forested peaks along the border of Anhui and Hubei provinces during the first hour of flight.

Yangtze River Gorges

Depending on the specific air corridor, look for the winding path of the Yangtze as it carves through Hubei.

Wuling Mountains

The dramatic karst topography of the Zhangjiajie region is often visible to the northwest.

Beipan River Canyons

Deep limestone gorges in Guizhou, home to some of the world's highest bridges, visible during descent.

Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau

Spectacular views of the 'Red Earth' geography and terraced hillsides as the plane enters Yunnan.

Huai River Basin

View the fertile agricultural plains and dense canal networks of northern Anhui shortly after departure.

Wuhan Metropolitan Area

Distant views of the massive urban sprawl where the Han and Yangtze Rivers meet.

Dongting Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible as a vast silver expanse to the south during mid-flight.

Fanjingshan Region

The eastern edges of the Guizhou plateau, characterized by sharp ridges and dense forest cover.

Dianchi Lake

On the final approach, the southern side of Kunming's famous 'Sparkling Pearl' may be visible.