CGO → HMI

Qinling Range

View the northern slopes of China's major geographic divider shortly after departure from Zhengzhou.

Qilian Mountains

The flight's highlight, offering views of year-round snow peaks and high-altitude glacial valleys for over an hour.

Xi'an Panorama

A chance to see the massive urban sprawl and surrounding agricultural plains of the Guanzhong Basin.

Hami Basin Fringes

Observe the stark, arid transition as the plane descends into the oasis city of Hami.

Yellow River

Multiple crossings of the iconic river as it snakes through the Loess Plateau.

Loess Plateau

A unique perspective on the world's most highly eroded landscape, showing deep gullies and terrace farming.

Tengger Desert

Vast expanses of golden sand dunes stretching toward the Mongolian border to the north.

Jiayuguan Great Wall

Identify the ancient rammed-earth segments of the Great Wall near the Hexi Corridor's narrowest point.