KMG → SJW

Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau

Dramatic red soil terrain and deep river incisions visible shortly after departure from Kunming.

Qinling Mountains

The massive east-west mountain range that serves as the natural boundary between North and South China.

Yellow River Crossing

A glimpse of the silt-heavy 'Mother River' as it winds through the Loess Plateau transition zone.

Taihang Mountains

Stunning views of the steep cliffs and rugged peaks that mark the western edge of the North China Plain.

Shijiazhuang Approach

Clear views of the dense urban grid and surrounding industrial zones during the final descent.

Guizhou Karst Peaks

A bird's-eye view of the iconic 'forest' of limestone hills characteristic of Southwest China.

Yangtze Tributaries

Glimpses of major river systems and large reservoirs scattered across the Hubei and Henan border.

Central China Plains

A vast geometric patchwork of agricultural fields stretching to the horizon across Henan province.

Zhengzhou distant view

Depending on the specific airway, the sprawling metropolitan area of Zhengzhou may be visible to the east.

Hebei Industrial Landscape

Observation of the massive industrial infrastructure that defines the economy of the region surrounding Shijiazhuang.