LHW → HFE

Qinling Mountains

The massive, snow-dusted range that acts as the primary climate divider between North and South China.

Mount Huashan

The famous jagged granite cliffs of the 'Western Great Mountain,' visible as the plane passes Shaanxi.

Funiu Mountains

Lush, densely forested peaks and deep valleys in western Henan province.

Dabie Mountains

Green, rolling mountain ridges during the descent into the Anhui region.

Danjiangkou Vicinity

Southern vistas toward the water networks that feed the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.

Loess Plateau

Intricate patterns of deep gullies and terraced hills characteristic of the Gansu and Shaanxi border.

Xi'an Cityscape

Bird's eye view of the northern sprawl of this ancient capital and its modern expansion.

North China Plain

A vast, geometric tapestry of agricultural fields stretching across the Henan province.

Yellow River

Occasional distant views of the 'Mother River' as it meanders through the northern plains.