DLC → XIY

Bohai Bay Coastline

Clear views of the Dalian peninsula and the sprawling port infrastructure as you head southwest over the sea.

Yellow River S-Bends

The iconic silt-filled waters of the 'Mother River' of China as it winds through the Henan-Shaanxi border.

Mount Huashan

On a clear day, the steep and jagged granite peaks of one of China's Five Great Mountains are visible during descent.

Guanzhong Plain

The vast, fertile cradle of Chinese civilization unfolding as the plane aligns for its final approach into Xi'an.

Xi'an Urban Core

Distances views of the city's modern skyline contrasted with the ancient grid layout of the city center.

Tianjin Port

Major industrial landscapes and the dense urban sprawl of northern China's coastal cities.

Taihang Mountains

The rugged western horizon features the steep cliffs and ridges that separate the plains from the high plateaus.

Loess Plateau

Unique geological formations and intricate terraced farming patterns carved into the yellow earth of Shaanxi.

Wei River Valley

The primary tributary of the Yellow River, following the flight path closely on the northern side.

Xixian New Area

Views of the massive, rapid urban development and modern infrastructure north of the XIY airport.