PEK → ZYI

Taihang Mountains

Spectacular jagged peaks and steep escarpments that mark the edge of the Loess Plateau shortly after departure.

Yellow River Sanmenxia

Dramatic bends in the Yellow River near the Sanmenxia Dam area, often reflecting the sunlight.

Qinling Mountains

Fly over the magnificent biological and climatic divide between North and South China, covered in dense forests.

Daba Mountains

Layers of mist-covered ridges as the plane transitions from Shaanxi toward the Sichuan and Guizhou borders.

Guizhou Karst Peaks

The iconic 'sugarloaf' hills and conical peaks of the Southwest China karst landscape during the final approach.

Beijing Skyline

Upon takeoff, catch a glimpse of the sprawling capital, including the CBD skyscrapers and the Olympic site.

North China Plain

Vast stretches of geometric agricultural fields that characterize the heartland of China's grain production.

Yellow River Crossing

View the massive, silt-heavy river as it cuts through the plains near Henan province.

Danjiangkou Reservoir

A massive blue expanse which serves as the source for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.

Wujiang River

As you descend into Zunyi, look for the winding turquoise waters of the Wujiang cutting through deep canyons.