LHW → TSN

Yellow River Ordos Loop

Dramatic views of the river's massive northern bend cutting through the arid landscape.

Loess Plateau

A unique aerial perspective of the deeply eroded canyons and terraced hills characteristic of central China.

Taihang Mountains

The sharp tectonic transition where the plateau drops off into the flat eastern plains.

Shijiazhuang Urban Sprawl

Direct views of the dense urban grid of this major provincial capital during cruise or descent.

Bohai Bay Coastline

Glittering views of the Yellow Sea and the massive infrastructure of the Tianjin Port on final approach.

Tengger Desert Fringe

Distant views of the shifting sands and dunes of the Inner Mongolian desert landscape.

Yin Mountains

Rugged peaks that form a natural northern barrier along the horizon.

Inner Mongolian Steppe

Vast stretches of high-altitude grasslands dotted with wind turbines.

Ming Great Wall

Remnants of the historic fortifications visible as faint lines across the northern ridges.

Beijing Cityscape

On clear days during the descent, the sprawling capital city and its skyscrapers can be seen to the north.