PEK → NAO

Western Hills

Rugged peaks and historic sites guarding the western approach to the Beijing metropolitan area.

Loess Plateau

Incredible views of deep silt canyons and intricate terrace farming unique to the Shaanxi-Shanxi region.

Xi'an Corridor

Visible views of the Wei River valley and the surrounding urban clusters of the ancient Tang capital.

Qinling Main Ridge

A direct look at the highest peaks of the Qinling Range, often snow-capped in winter and early spring.

Jialing River

The serpentine loops of the Jialing River as it flows through the hilly terrain toward Nanchong.

Beijing Skyline

Catch views of the sprawling capital and the Tongzhou district during the initial ascent from PEK.

Taihang Foothills

The dramatic point where the flat North China Plain abruptly meets the rising eastern Taihang range.

Yellow River Bend

Views of the Huanghe as it meanders through the border regions of Shanxi and Henan provinces.

Eastern Qinling

High-altitude views of the forested ridges that form the primary climatic divide of China.

Sichuan Basin Fringe

The dense agricultural patchwork and misty hills as the flight enters the Sichuan province airspace.