PEK → ENY

The Great Wall

Early in the flight, catch glimpses of the Badaling and Juyongguan sections snaking along the mountain crests.

Northern Taihang Peaks

Rugged, snow-capped peaks in winter and jagged limestone formations that define the border of Shanxi.

Loess Plateau Gullies

The iconic 'thousand gullies and ten thousand valleys' of Shaanxi, showing extreme geological erosion.

Yan'an Pagoda Hill

During the final descent into ENY, look for the historic Baota Shan, a symbol of the city's revolutionary history.

Beijing Southern Suburbs

Expansive views of the rapidly developing Daxing and Fangshan districts during the initial climb.

Taihang Ridges

Dramatic views of the steep eastern escarpments where the North China Plain meets the mountains.

Hebei Farmlands

The intricate patchwork of agricultural fields stretching toward Shijiazhuang in the south.

Yellow River Crossing

The silt-laden waters of the Yellow River cutting through the dry landscape near the Shaanxi border.