SJW → CTU

Loess Plateau Terraces

The unique, highly eroded landscape of Shaanxi, featuring intricate agricultural terracing and deep yellow gullies.

Qinling Mountain Range

The spectacular high-altitude peaks that act as a natural climate barrier, often seen with snow caps in winter.

Wei River Valley

The historic 'Cradle of Chinese Civilization' visible as a flat, fertile strip north of the Qinling range.

Longmen Mountains Rim

The sharp tectonic transition where the mountains drop off into the deep Sichuan Basin bowl.

Sichuan Basin Cloud Sea

The characteristic mist and low clouds often trapped within the basin, creating a mystical atmosphere during descent.

Shijiazhuang Urban Core

A clear view of the sprawling industrial and commercial center of Hebei province immediately following takeoff.

Eastern Taihang Range

Dramatic views of the steep eastern escarpment where the mountains abruptly meet the North China Plain.

Yellow River Crossing

A sighting of the massive, silt-heavy Yellow River as the flight path moves toward the southwest.

Daba Mountains

Lush, forested peaks that characterize the border between Shaanxi and the Sichuan Basin.

Chengdu Eastern Plain

The dense urban development and agricultural patches of the eastern Sichuan Basin during the descent.