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Luliang Mountains

The rugged and ancient terrain of western Shanxi Province visible shortly after departure from TYN.

Qinling Mountain Range

One of China's most significant geographical landmarks, featuring sharp, high-altitude peaks that divide the north and south climate zones.

Sichuan Basin Edge

The dramatic transition from the high Qinling mountains into the misty, fertile lowlands of the Sichuan Basin.

Jinsha River Gorges

The upper reaches of the Yangtze River carving deep, winding paths through the plateau as you enter Yunnan province.

Dianchi Lake

The vast 'Emerald of the Plateau' visible on the final approach into Kunming, especially when the flight path circles the city.

Yellow River Bend

Witness the historic river as it cuts through the Loess Plateau south of Taiyuan, showing its characteristic ochre color.

Chongqing Skyline

The sprawling mega-city known as the 'Mountain City,' often visible through the clouds at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.

Guizhou Karst Formations

Stunning cone-shaped limestone hills and deep green valleys that define the landscape of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

Beipanjiang Bridge Area

Aerial perspective of the rugged canyon terrain that hosts some of the world's highest bridges near the border of Guizhou and Yunnan.