LHW → IQN

Yellow River Valley

Shortly after departure, catch the muddy waters of the Yellow River as it snakes through the rugged mountains surrounding Lanzhou.

Terraced Farmlands

Incredible patterns of tiered farming that follow the contours of the hills, especially vibrant green in summer or golden in autumn.

Qingyang Skyline

As the plane descends into Qingyang, see the rapid urban development emerging from the surrounding agricultural heartland.

G22 Qinglan Expressway

The complex engineering of the highway as it bridges deep valleys and tunnels through the loess mountains is clearly visible.

Loess Plateau Ridges

Observe the unique 'Liang' and 'Mao' formations, which are characteristic long ridges and rounded hills formed by wind-deposited silt.

Gansu Wind Farms

Extensive clusters of white wind turbines dot the arid landscape, taking advantage of the high-altitude winds.

Erosion Gorges

Deep, branching canyon systems carved by millennia of water runoff through the soft loess soil.