BAV → NAY

Yellow River Loop

The massive northern bend of China's 'Mother River' visible shortly after departure.

Loess Plateau

Intricate patterns of soil erosion and terraced farming unique to this high-altitude region.

Guanting Reservoir

A vast expanse of water marking the approach to the Beijing municipality border.

Badaling Great Wall

One of the most famous sections of the Great Wall visible during the descent through the mountains.

Beijing CBD Skyline

On clear days, the CITIC Tower and city skyscrapers are visible to the north as you approach Nanyuan from the west.

Daqing Mountains

The rugged southern edge of the Yin Mountains rising sharply north of Baotou.

Hohhot Cityscape

A clear view of the Inner Mongolian capital as you fly eastward along the mountain corridor.

Bashang Plateau

The transition from the Mongolian plateau to the mountainous Hebei province.

Northern Great Wall

Remote and less-restored sections of the Ming Dynasty wall snaking along northern ridges.