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Taihang Gorges

Deep limestone canyons and rugged cliffs that mark the abrupt rise from the North China Plain into the highlands.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Stunning geometric patterns of agricultural terracing carved into the world's thickest deposits of wind-blown silt.

Yellow River Crossing

A breathtaking view of the iconic river as it carves through the arid landscape near the Shaanxi border.

Mu Us Desert Fringe

The landscape shifts into the sandy, semi-arid terrain of the Ordos Plateau during the final descent.

Wutai Mountain Range

Distant glimpses of the northern peaks, home to one of China's most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

Ancient Great Wall

Remnants of the Ming-era earthen walls snaking across the dry ridges of northern Shanxi province.

Energy Basins

Large-scale coal mining operations and industrial infrastructure visible around the Shuozhou area.

Inner Mongolian Steppe

Expansive vistas of rolling grasslands that stretch toward the northern horizon as you approach Dongsheng.