CTU → JNG

Longmen Mountains

Sharp ridgelines visible shortly after takeoff as the flight leaves the Chengdu basin.

Qinling Mountain Range

The massive geographic divide between North and South China, featuring snow-capped peaks in winter.

Xi'an & Wei River

Distant views of the ancient capital and the fertile valley to the north mid-flight.

Yellow River (Huanghe)

The iconic 'Cradle of Chinese Civilization' can be seen snaking across the North China Plain.

Henan Agricultural Plains

A vast patchwork of geometric farmland that changes colors significantly with the seasons.

Daba Mountains

Lush, forested hills visible during the initial climb out of the Sichuan region.

Hanshui River

Spot the winding tributaries that feed into the Yangtze basin far to the south.

Nanyang Basin

View of dense urban clusters and industrial zones in southern Henan province.

Nansi Lakes

A series of large freshwater lakes near Jining that shimmer during the final approach.