The approach offers an excellent view of the rugged karst topography and the unique cone-shaped hills that define this region of China.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the Sichuan Basin to the high karst plateau of Guizhou, including deep river gorges and the jagged mountain peaks near Anshun.
The right side offers a spectacular parallel view of the Taihang Mountains and the transition from the North China Plain into the dramatic karst landscape of Guizhou.
The left side offers a superior view of the winding Pearl River, the famous karst formations near Zhaoqing, and the dramatic transition from the coastal plains to the Guizhou plateau.