TNA → LHW

Shandong Farmlands

A massive, organized patchwork of agricultural fields stretching toward the northern horizon.

Mu Us Desert

The golden sands of the desert meeting the northern sky, visible during the mid-flight cruise phase.

Loess Terraces

Extraordinary man-made agricultural steps carved into the hills, appearing like living topographic maps.

Northern Yellow River Bend

Views of the river as it loops toward the Ordos Loop and the desert fringes.

Qilian Mountains

Snow-capped peaks of the Qilian range visible on the distant horizon during the descent into Lanzhou.

Jinan Cityscape

Aerial views of the 'City of Springs' and the immediate crossing of the Yellow River upon departure.

Southern Taihang

Rugged limestone cliffs and deep valleys that mark the transition from the plains to the high plateau.

Yellow River Gorges

Sinuous, silt-heavy curves of the river as it carves through the Shaanxi and Shanxi border.

Erosion Ravines

Stunning bird's-eye view of the world's most heavily eroded landscape, forming fractal-like branch patterns.

Liupan Mountains

A prominent green ridge that provides a stark biological contrast to the surrounding arid yellow plateau.