DNH → XIY

Qilian Mountains

Spectacular views of the permanent glaciers and 5,000-meter peaks of the Qilian range running parallel to the flight.

Mingsha Sand Dunes

Shortly after takeoff, look down for the towering 'Singing Sands' dunes surrounding Dunhuang.

Highland Glaciers

Clear views of high-altitude ice caps that feed the rivers of the Hexi Corridor even in summer.

Lanzhou Cityscape

A distant view of Lanzhou tucked into a narrow valley along the Yellow River during the mid-flight phase.

Qinling Mountains

The northern foothills of the Qinling range, marking the biological and geographical boundary of China.

Gobi Desert Textures

Vast stretches of the Gobi desert showing unique wind-eroded geological formations and ancient dry lake beds.

Great Wall Remnants

Faint lines of the Han Dynasty Great Wall ruins stretching across the desert landscape near Jiuquan.

Yellow River Bends

The dramatic curves of the Yellow River as it flows through the Loess Plateau, appearing as a silver ribbon.

Loess Terraces

Intricate agricultural terracing on the Loess Plateau, showcasing thousands of years of human land shaping.

Wind Farm Clusters

Massive arrays of wind turbines near Gansu, representing some of the world's largest renewable energy projects.