HET → CKG

Kubuqi Desert

Golden sand dunes visible shortly after takeoff from Hohhot, contrasting sharply with the northern grasslands.

Yellow River Ordos Loop

A spectacular view of the Great Bend where the Yellow River carves through the arid landscape.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Intricate agricultural terracing and traditional cave dwellings known as Yaodong carved into the yellow silt hills.

Qinling Mountains

The massive geographical divide between North and South China, featuring rugged peaks and deep valleys.

Jialing River Meanders

The winding, emerald-colored Jialing River as it snakes through the mountains toward the Chongqing confluence.

Taiyuan Basin

Views of the urban sprawl of Taiyuan nestled between the Luliang and Taihang mountain ranges.

Mount Huashan

On clear days, the sharp granite peaks of this sacred mountain are visible to the southeast of the flight path.

Daba Mountains

Lush, densely forested ridges that mark the transition from the central plains into the Sichuan Basin.

Yangtze River Valley

Aerial views of the misty valleys where the Yangtze tributaries begin to converge near Chongqing.