MIG → XNN

Min Mountains (Minshan)

Dramatic view of the snow-capped peaks separating the Sichuan Basin from the plateau, including Mount Xuebaoding.

Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong

While the parks are small, the surrounding high-altitude karst landscapes and turquoise-tinted valleys are visible from above.

Gannan Grasslands

Expansive high-altitude alpine meadows and wetlands that shimmer with seasonal meltwater.

Laji Mountains

The final major ridge before descending into Xining, showing rugged, multi-colored rock formations.

Upper Yellow River

Distant views of the winding upper reaches of the Yellow River as it carves through the plateau.

Western Qinling Mountains

The dense, forested ridges that mark the transition between the Sichuan Basin and the northern plains.

Jialing River Gorges

Deeply incised river valleys near the Gansu-Sichuan border carving through the limestone mountains.

Loess Plateau Fringe

Distinctive terraced landscapes and yellow-earth erosion patterns as the flight moves into Gansu province.

Huangshui River Valley

The fertile, agricultural strip that leads directly into Xining, contrasting sharply with the barren surrounding mountains.