HMI → XIY

Qilian Mountain Range

Stunning views of perennial glaciers and snow-capped peaks exceeding 5,000 meters in height.

Shandan Horse Ranch

One of the world's oldest and largest horse farms located at the foot of the Qilian Mountains.

Liupan Mountains

A significant mountain ridge that serves as a natural barrier between the desert and the humid east.

Wei River Valley

The fertile cradle of Chinese civilization, visible as the plane aligns for its approach to Xi'an.

Xi'an Urban Grid

On clear days, the ancient city walls and the modern sprawling metropolis of Xi'an come into view.

Kumtag Desert

Expansive vistas of undulating sand dunes immediately after departure from Hami.

Badain Jaran Desert

The northern horizon showcases some of the world's tallest stationary sand dunes.

Hexi Corridor Oases

Green patches of irrigated farmland creating a sharp contrast against the arid surrounding desert.

Yellow River Bend

The flight crosses the iconic Yellow River as it loops through the Ningxia and Gansu regions.

Loess Plateau

Intricate patterns of terraced hills and yellow earth characteristic of northern Shaanxi province.