LHW → PEK

Loess Plateau

Unique, deeply eroded silt landscapes and terraced farming visible shortly after takeoff from Lanzhou.

Ordos Desert Edge

The northern horizon showcases the shifting sands and arid basins of the Inner Mongolian border.

Yellow River Bend

Aerial view of the 'Great Bend' where the river turns sharply north through Ningxia.

Yin Mountains

Rugged ridges that form a natural barrier against the Gobi Desert to the north.

Guanting Reservoir

A massive blue landmark that signals the transition into the Beijing mountainous region.

Badaling Great Wall

During the descent, the winding stone fortifications are often visible snaking across the mountain ridges.

Lyuliang Mountains

Dramatic ridges and deep valleys of Shanxi province visible during the mid-flight segment.

Taihang Mountains

Sharp, vertical cliffs and deep canyons that mark the edge of the North China Plain.

Taiyuan City

The industrial sprawl of Shanxi's capital is often visible beneath the flight path.

North China Plain

A sudden transition from rugged mountains to a vast, flat patchwork of agricultural fields.

Beijing Skyline

On clear days during a southern approach, the CBD skyscrapers including China Zun are visible to the west.