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Funiu Mountains

Shortly after departure, the aircraft traverses the northern reaches of this range, featuring dense forest cover and sharp ridges.

Luoyang City

A view of one of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals, situated near the intersection of the Luo and Yellow Rivers.

Yellow River Gorges

The flight crosses the 'Mother River' of China, showing the transition from the silty plains to the mountainous western terrain.

Taihang Escarpment

The most impressive feature of the flight, where the mountains drop off steeply into the flat plains of Hebei.

Guanting Reservoir

If the approach loop takes the plane north of the city, this massive body of water is visible against the western hills.

Zhengzhou Metropolis

A sprawling view of the capital of Henan province, a major transportation hub with visible high-speed rail intersections.

North China Plain

An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that changes colors dramatically with the seasons, from lush green to golden harvest.

Anyang Ancient City

The site of the ancient Shang Dynasty capital, visible as a dense urban center surrounded by fertile farmland.

South-to-North Water Diversion

Look for the massive, straight canals carrying water from the Yangtze basin toward the parched northern regions.

Beijing Southern Suburbs

On descent, the rapid urbanization of the Daxing district and the distant skyline of central Beijing come into view.