PEK → MIG

Taihang Mountains

View the massive ridge line that separates the North China Plain from the Loess Plateau shortly after departure.

Shijiazhuang

Catch a glimpse of the capital of Hebei province as the flight heads southwest.

Mount Hua (Huashan)

One of the Five Great Mountains of China, recognizable by its sheer granite cliffs and steep peaks.

Qinling Mountains Range

Fly over the natural boundary between North and South China, featuring dense forests and deep valleys.

Sichuan Basin Terraces

As the plane descends, view the intricate pattern of agricultural terraces unique to the Sichuan region.

Taiyuan Cityscape

Look down at the industrial heart of Shanxi province situated along the Fen River.

Loess Plateau

Observe the unique, highly eroded yellow-earth landscape that characterizes north-central China.

Xi'an Metro Area

Identify the ancient capital's grid layout and the sprawl of one of China's most historic hubs.

Western Qinling Peaks

View the higher, more rugged western sections of the mountain range that often retain snow later into the spring.

Jialing River

Follow the winding path of this major Yangtze tributary as it carves through the mountains toward Mianyang.