NNG → XIY

Guangxi Karst Formations

Immediately after takeoff, witness the iconic 'gumdrop' limestone hills and winding river valleys characteristic of the Nanning region.

Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau

Mid-flight views of deep river canyons and terraced agriculture carved into the steep slopes of the Guizhou province highlands.

Daba Mountains

A rugged mountain range acting as a natural barrier between the Sichuan Basin and the north, featuring sharp ridges and deep green valleys.

Qinling Mountain Range

The majestic 'Szechuan Alps' that divide North and South China. In winter and spring, these peaks are often covered in striking white snow.

Wei River Valley

During the descent into Xi'an, look for the fertile loess plateau landscape and the sprawling agricultural plains that cradled ancient Chinese civilization.

Nanning City Skyline

Catch a glimpse of the expanding urban sprawl of Nanning and its modern skyscrapers shortly after departure.

Jialing River Tributaries

Visible as the flight paths north, showing the complex water systems that feed into the Yangtze River basin.

Xi'an Urban Expansion

As you approach XIY airport, the right side often offers a better perspective of the vast, grid-like urban planning of modern Xi'an and the nearby ancient ruins.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Distinctive yellow-earth terrace farming patterns that are unique to this region of North-Central China.