BAV → PEK

Yellow River Bend

The massive northern loop of the Yellow River as it curves around the Ordos Loop region shortly after takeoff.

Ordos Plateau Edge

Distal views of the sandy, high-altitude terrain that characterizes the southern Inner Mongolian border.

Taihang Mountains

The dramatic eastern edge of the Loess Plateau featuring sharp vertical drops and deep canyons.

Guanting Reservoir

A massive body of water nestled in the mountains that serves as a landmark for the Beijing approach.

Badaling Great Wall

The most famous and well-preserved section of the Great Wall snaking across the mountain ridges near Beijing.

Baotou Industrial Hub

Aerial view of Inner Mongolia's largest city, known for its extensive steel and rare earth industrial zones.

Daqing Mountains

The rugged granite peaks of the Yin Mountains range running parallel to the flight path to the north.

Ulanqab Grasslands

Expansive stretches of the Mongolian plateau transitioning between semi-arid steppes and agricultural land.

Zhangjiakou Landscapes

The high-altitude terrain surrounding the 2022 Winter Olympic venues and the northern mountain passes.

Yan Mountains

Deeply forested valleys and steep ridges that form the natural northern barrier for the city of Beijing.