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Ordos Plateau

Vast stretches of high-altitude steppe and desert landscapes shortly after departure from Hohhot.

Qinling Mountains

The massive, snow-capped or cloud-shrouded peaks that divide the drainage basins of the Yellow and Yangtze rivers.

Yangtze River Crossings

Aerial views of the Yangtze's wide bends near the Hubei border, often filled with river traffic.

Daba Mountain Range

Lush, forested ridges that mark the transition into the humid subtropical climate of South-Central China.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Intricate agricultural terracing carved into the yellow-brown silt hills of Shanxi province.

Yellow River Middle Reaches

Occasional sightings of the silt-heavy river snaking through the canyon borders of Shanxi and Shaanxi.

Central Plains Urbanization

Dense urban clusters and industrial zones of the Henan and Hubei border regions.

Dongting Lake Basin

As the flight descends into Hunan, watch for the vast, shimmering wetlands of the Dongting Lake area.