HMI → CGO

Qilian Mountain Range

Stunning views of perennial snow-capped peaks and glaciers that border the southern edge of the Hexi Corridor.

Shandan Horse Ranch

One of the world's oldest and largest horse farms, appearing as a vast green carpet at the foot of the mountains.

Hexi Corridor Oases

Historic Silk Road cities like Jiuquan and Zhangye appearing as emerald jewels amidst the surrounding brown terrain.

Loess Plateau Terraces

The incredible 'thousand hills and ten thousand gullies' landscape, featuring thousands of years of agricultural terracing.

Lanzhou Urban Area

A glimpse of the narrow city of Lanzhou squeezed between mountains and the Yellow River if the flight path tracks slightly south.

Kumtag Desert

Vast expanses of rippling sand dunes stretching toward the horizon shortly after departure from Hami.

Helan Mountains

A rugged mountain range acting as a barrier between the desert and the fertile Yellow River valley.

Yellow River Great Bend

View the northern loop of the 'Mother River' as it carves through the arid landscape of Ningxia.

Yinchuan Plain

A stark contrast of green agricultural land surrounded by desert, highlighting the impact of the Yellow River.

Fen River Valley

Industrial and urban landscapes of Shanxi province visible during the latter half of the journey.