CAN → LHW

Pearl River Delta

Aerial panorama of Guangzhou's dense urban core and the iconic Canton Tower immediately after departure.

Central Qinling Range

An expansive view of China's 'Szechuan-Shaanxi' biological corridor, featuring dramatic elevation changes.

Loess Terraces

Incredible patterns of man-made agricultural terraces carved into the yellow earth, appearing like giant fingerprints.

Yellow River Snaking

The silt-heavy, 'Mother River' of China as it winds through the arid terrain near the destination airport.

Lanzhou Basin

The surrounding dry mountains of Lanzhou that provide a stark, martian-like landscape during the final descent.

Nanling Mountains

The rugged limestone peaks and dense subtropical forests forming the natural border between Guangdong and Hunan.

Xiang River Valley

The winding arterial waterway of Hunan province, often shrouded in a picturesque morning mist.

Western Qinling Peaks

Steep, high-altitude ridges that mark the significant geographical divide between Northern and Southern China.

Eroded Canyons

Deeply carved ravines and natural gorges characteristic of the Gansu landscape as the plane nears Lanzhou.