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Ordos Plateau

Aerial views of the high-altitude steppe and desert landscapes of the Ordos region immediately after takeoff.

Daqing Mountains

The dramatic northern ridges of the Yin Mountains provide a sharp contrast to the plateau floor.

Hohhot Cityscape

A distant view of the capital of Inner Mongolia nestled at the foot of the mountains.

Guanting Reservoir

A massive body of water serving as a key geographic marker before entering Beijing's airspace.

Badaling Great Wall

On a clear day during the descent, you can spot the ancient fortifications winding over the mountain ridges.

Yellow River Bend

Glimpses of the 'Mother River' of China as it loops through the northern Loess Plateau.

Loess Plateau

Unique eroded geological formations and terraced fields characteristic of northern Shanxi and Hebei provinces.

Northern Taihang Range

The eastern edge of the Loess Plateau where it drops off into the North China Plain.

Beijing Daxing (PKX)

The massive 'Starfish' shaped terminal of Beijing's newest airport is often visible during the final approach to Nanyuan.

Southern Beijing Urban Hub

Dense urban development and the sprawling infrastructure of the capital's southern districts.