DSN → XIY

Yellow River Jinshaan Canyon

Watch for the deep, winding gorge of the Yellow River which marks the border between Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces.

Loess Plateau Erosion

Exquisite views of the 'thousand hills and ten thousand gullies' characteristic of this unique geological region.

Terraced Farmland

Vibrant agricultural terraces carved into the hillsides, showing different colors depending on the season.

Yan'an Cityscape

A glimpse of the historic city of Yan'an tucked into the narrow valleys of the northern Shaanxi highlands.

Guanzhong Plain

The landscape flattens into the fertile Guanzhong Plain as you approach the Wei River valley near Xi'an.

Mu Us Desert Edges

Observe the transition from the sandy Ordos Plateau to the more rugged Loess terrain.

Energy Infrastructure

Spot large-scale wind farms and coal mining operations that power this industrial heartland.

High-Speed Rail Lines

Look for the straight concrete viaducts of the railway lines cutting through the complex hilly terrain.

Xianyang Approach

Broad views of the expanding urban sprawl of the Xi'an-Xianyang integration zone during descent.