PEK → LHW

Badaling & Juyongguan Great Wall

Spectacular views of the Ming-era stone walls snaking along the jagged mountain ridges northwest of Beijing.

Guanting Reservoir

A vast mountain-rimmed lake that serves as a vital water source for the capital region.

Mu Us Desert Fringe

Where the yellow sands of the Ordos Loop meet the semi-arid grasslands of Inner Mongolia.

Helan Mountains

A stark, rugged mountain range that rises sharply from the Ningxia plains, historically serving as a barrier against desert expansion.

Qilian Mountain Range

The crowning jewel of the flight; stunning snow-capped peaks and glaciers visible during the descent into Lanzhou.

Beijing's Southern Suburbs

Aerial views of the massive urban expansion and the architectural grid of Beijing's southern districts shortly after takeoff.

Southern Taihang Range

Dramatic cliffs and deep valleys where the North China Plain meets the mountainous transition to the west.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Intricate, ancient agricultural terracing that forms swirling geometric patterns across the yellow silt hills of Shaanxi.

Fen River Valley

The fertile valley around Taiyuan, showing the dense human habitation along one of the Yellow River's major tributaries.