BAV → CGO

Yellow River Bend

Witness the spectacular Great Bend of the Yellow River shortly after departing the Baotou area.

Ordos Plateau

View the arid, wind-sculpted landscapes of the Ordos region and the edges of the Mu Us Desert.

Loess Terraces

Look down at the intricate, centuries-old terrace farming patterns carved into the yellow silt hills.

Luliang Mountains

Fly over the rugged ridges and deep ravines of the Luliang range in western Shanxi.

Sanmenxia Reservoir

During the final descent, the massive waters of the Sanmenxia dam on the Yellow River are clearly visible.

Yin Mountains

The southern slopes of the Yin Shan range are visible immediately after takeoff from Baotou.

Hohhot Skyline

On clear days, the capital of Inner Mongolia can be seen on the eastern horizon.

Fen River Valley

A view of the historic agricultural heartland of Shanxi province as the flight progresses.

Taihang Mountains

The distant peaks of the northern Taihang range define the eastern skyline before descent.