LHW → NNG

Yellow River Meanders

Dramatic views of the Yellow River as it snakes through the rugged mountains near Lanzhou.

Western Qinling Peaks

Higher and more rugged terrain than the eastern section, often capped with snow in winter months.

Daba Mountains

The densely forested mountains separating the Han River valley from the Sichuan Basin.

Sichuan-Guizhou Border

Deep river valleys and steep slopes covered in thick subtropical vegetation.

Guangxi Tower Karst

The iconic 'gumdrop' mountain formations that increase in density as the plane descends toward Nanning.

Gansu Loess Plateau

Intricate patterns of terraced farming and deep-cut canyons unique to the yellow earth region.

Eastern Qinling Range

The major climatic divide between North and South China, appearing as a massive wall of peaks.

Guiyang Metropolitan Area

Occasional views of the high-altitude urban sprawl and modern infrastructure of Guizhou's capital.

Guangxi Karst Cones

Endless fields of dome-shaped limestone hills that define the subtropical landscape of the south.