BAV → TYN

The Great River Loop

A spectacular view of the Yellow River's wide U-turn which forms the border of the Ordos region.

Loess Plateau Gullies

The iconic 'thousand gullies and ten thousand valleys' landscape, showcasing extreme geological erosion.

Luliang Mountains

Fly parallel to this major mountain range which separates the Yellow River from the Fen River valley.

Fenhe River Valley

The fertile valley containing Taiyuan, seen as the aircraft turns for its final landing approach.

Ordos Basin Transition

Watch the landscape shift from the arid fringes of the Mu Us Desert to the fertile loess hills.

Yellow River Shoreline

View the northern bank of the Huanghe as it curves eastward shortly after departure.

Wulashan Range

Rugged peaks located to the north and east of Baotou, providing a dramatic backdrop during climb.

Shanxi Terraced Fields

Intricate, colorful agricultural patterns carved into the hillsides of the Loess Plateau.

Taiyuan Northern Basin

The dense industrial and urban expansion of northern Taiyuan visible during the descent.