NAY → BFJ

Taihang Mountains

Breathtaking views of the steep ridges and deep canyons that mark the edge of the North China Plain.

Loess Terraces

The unique, highly eroded landscape of the Loess Plateau featuring thousands of years of human-made agricultural terracing.

Mount Hua Peaks

On clear days, the distinct granite cliffs of Mount Hua may be visible to the west as you pass near Shaanxi.

Jialing River

Watching the deep blue-green waters of the Jialing River carve dramatic horseshoe bends through the mountain valleys.

Wumeng Mountain Range

The high-altitude ridges of the Wumeng mountains provide a dramatic backdrop during the descent into Bijie.

Beijing Urban Sprawl

Views of the southern Beijing suburbs and the impressive infrastructure of the North China Plain during initial ascent.

Yellow River Crossing

Aerial perspective of the wide, sediment-heavy Yellow River as it flows through the central plains.

Qinling Mountains

A flight path over the massive mountain range that serves as the natural geographical dividing line between North and South China.

Sichuan Basin Edge

Observing the transition into the lush, often mist-covered agricultural valleys of the eastern Sichuan Basin.

Karst Formations

Small limestone hills beginning to appear as the flight enters the northern Guizhou province.