DAT → XIY

Loess Plateau Landforms

Witness the world's most extensive silt plateau, characterized by deep-cut gullies, ridges, and unique 'Yuan' (flat-topped hills).

Yellow River Crossing

The flight path crosses the mighty Yellow River, the 'Mother River' of China, showing its characteristic ochre-colored waters.

Lyuliang Mountain Range

Fly over the rugged peaks of the Lyuliang mountains, which serve as a major geographic divide in western Shanxi.

Terraced Agriculture

Observe the intricate patterns of terrace farming that cling to the steep slopes of the Loess hills, showcasing local engineering.

Taiyuan Metropolitan Area

The sprawling capital of Shanxi province is visible in the middle of the Fen River valley about halfway through the flight.

Taihang Mountains

To the far east, the jagged peaks of the Taihang range form a dramatic natural wall between the plateau and the North China Plain.

Mount Hua (Huashan)

During the descent into Xi'an, look for the iconic, steep granite cliffs of Huashan, one of China's Five Great Mountains, visible to the southeast.

Wei River Valley

The fertile agricultural basin surrounding Xi'an where the ancient civilization flourished along the Wei River banks.