PVG → XNN

Yangtze River Delta

The intricate network of canals and the mouth of the Yangtze River as the plane turns west.

Yellow River

Glances of the 'Mother River' of China as it winds through the arid northern terrain.

Xi'an Metropolitan

Distal views of the ancient capital and the Wei River valley midway through the journey.

Loess Canyons

Spectacular views of deep gullies and silt-formed canyons characteristic of north-central China.

Qilian Mountains

Stunning snow-capped peaks and high-altitude glaciers visible during the final descent into Xining.

Shanghai Skyline

Aerial view of the massive urban sprawl and Huangpu River shortly after takeoff from Pudong.

Central Plains

Lush green agricultural grids across Jiangsu and Anhui provinces during the first hour.

Qinling Mountains

The southern slopes of China's most important natural climate boundary, separating north and south.

Loess Ridges

Dramatic southern edges of the Loess Plateau featuring unique geological terracing.