PEK → TEN

Taihang Mountains

Dramatic cliffs and deep canyons of the Taihang range that separate the Loess Plateau from the North China Plain.

Loess Plateau

The unique, heavily eroded yellow-earth landscapes and terraced hills characteristic of Shaanxi and Shanxi.

Qinling Mountains

A spectacular crossing of China's major east-west mountain range, often showing a clear climate boundary with cloud formations.

Wu River Valley

Deep limestone gorges and the emerald waters of the Wu River winding through the mountainous terrain.

Fanjingshan Proximity

On the descent into Tongren, catch glimpses of the UNESCO-listed Fanjingshan massif and its distinct vertical peaks.

Beijing Cityscape

Bird's-eye view of Beijing's southern expansion and Daxing International Airport's 'starfish' design during departure.

North China Plain

Vast, intricate patterns of agricultural fields and dense industrial clusters across Hebei and Henan provinces.

Yellow River

A crossing of the silt-rich Yellow River as it meanders through the plains toward the Bohai Sea.

Wuling Mountain Range

The emergence of dramatic karst topography and dense forest cover as the flight enters the Guizhou-Hunan border region.