BAV → SJW

Yellow River Great Bend

Spectacular views of the 'Great Loop' where the river separates the Ordos Plateau from Inner Mongolia.

Kubuqi Desert Fringe

The rolling golden sand dunes of the northern Ordos visible in the early phase of the flight.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Incredible patterns of agricultural terracing and deep natural ravines across Shanxi Province.

Luliang Mountains

A rugged mountain chain providing dramatic vertical relief midway through the journey.

Taihang Mountain Wall

The dramatic geographic 'step' where the high plateau drops off into the North China Plain.

Baotou Industrial Zone

Aerial view of the massive steel and rare earth industrial complexes shortly after takeoff.

Daqing Mountains

The rugged northern horizon defined by the sharp peaks of the Yin mountain range.

Hohhot Cityscape

Visible to the north-east, the capital of Inner Mongolia provides a sprawling urban contrast to the desert.

Sanggan River Basin

A fertile valley system carving through the northern sections of the plateau.

Shijiazhuang Approach

Extensive views of the North China Plain's industrial and urban expansion during descent.