LHW → CGO

Qinling Mountains

A continuous chain of high-altitude peaks that marks the geographic and climatic boundary between Northern and Southern China.

Xi'an Urban Area

On clear days, the sprawling grid and high-rises of the ancient capital Xi'an are visible to the south.

Mount Hua (Huashan)

Look for the iconic, sheer granite cliffs of one of China's Five Great Mountains standing guard at the Shaanxi-Henan border.

Songshan Massif

As the flight descends into Zhengzhou, the home of the Shaolin Temple, Mount Song, appears as a rugged outcrop to the south.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Observe the unique, intricate erosion patterns and stepped agricultural terraces characteristic of the Gansu and Shaanxi highlands.

Yellow River Bends

Watch the silt-heavy 'Mother River' of China as it meanders through deep canyons and wide valleys.

Sanmenxia Reservoir

View the massive Sanmenxia Dam, the first major water control project on the Yellow River, creating a vast blue-brown expanse.

Luoyang City

The northern outskirts of this ancient capital become visible as you approach the plains of Henan province.