PEK → ZHY

Guanting Reservoir

A massive azure reservoir surrounded by wind turbines and hills visible just after leaving Beijing airspace.

Yellow River Great Bend

The massive northern loop of the Mother River as it defines the border between Inner Mongolia and the Ordos.

Tengger Desert Dunes

Stunning vistas of rolling sand dunes that appear like golden waves as the plane approaches Zhongwei.

Helan Mountains

The jagged peaks to the north that protect the region from desertification and offer a sharp contrast to the flat sands.

Baotou-Lanzhou Railway

The famous desert railway line visible alongside the Yellow River as you descend into Zhongwei.

Taihang Mountains

Dramatic limestone ridges and deep canyons marking the western edge of the North China Plain shortly after takeoff.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Intricate agricultural patterns carved into the soft silt hills, showcasing the unique erosion-driven landscape of Shanxi.

Taiyuan Basin

Aerial view of the industrial heart of Shanxi province and the winding Fen River valley.

Wutai Shan Foothills

Distal views of the sacred Buddhist mountain range if the flight path tracks slightly south.