During takeoff, passengers can observe the intricate patterns of terraced fields and the stark, rugged geography of the Loess Plateau.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Loess Plateau erosion patterns and the ancient fortifications of the Great Wall as the flight approaches the mountains surrounding Beijing.
The right side offers superior views of the snow-capped Qilian Mountains on the approach to Lanzhou and better perspective on the vast arid transitions of the Gobi fringe.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Loess Plateau erosion patterns and the famous Han and Tang dynasty imperial burial mounds located northwest of Xi'an.