KWL → LHW

Li River Valley

Catch glimpses of the winding river paths nestled between the limestone karst formations near Guilin.

Eastern Sichuan Basin

View the transition from the misty, humid lowlands of the basin into the northern mountain barriers.

Qinling Mountains

A spectacular view of the massive mountain wall that blocks northern cold air, often showing clear weather differences on either side.

Yellow River (Huang He)

As the flight approaches Lanzhou, the silt-heavy 'Mother River' becomes visible cutting through the arid landscape.

Lanzhou Industrial Valleys

See how the city of Lanzhou is uniquely squeezed into a long, narrow river valley surrounded by dry hills.

Guilin Karst Peaks

Immediately after takeoff, view the world-famous limestone pillars and lush green peaks of Guangxi.

Daba Mountains

Cross over the rugged and densely forested terrain where Sichuan meets Shaanxi and Hubei.

Loess Plateau Erosion

Witness the intricate, vein-like erosion patterns and terraced farming unique to the yellow earth of central China.

Western Qinling Range

Observe the high-altitude ridges that serve as the traditional geographic divide between North and South China.