WUA → XIY

Wuhai Lake

Immediate views of the massive Yellow River reservoir contrasting with the surrounding desert sands.

Mu Us Desert Edge

The shifting golden dunes meeting the green transition zones of Inner Mongolia.

Yellow River Bends

Spectacular aerial perspectives of the river's deep U-shaped loops through the plateau.

Loess Terraces

Intricate agricultural patterns carved into the yellow silt hills characteristic of northern Shaanxi.

Xi'an North View

Aerial perspective of the Wei River valley and the expanding northern skyline of the ancient capital.

Helan Mountains

The jagged silhouette of the mountain range visible on the western horizon during the initial climb.

Ordos Plateau

High-altitude steppe landscapes featuring a mix of grassland and industrial mining clusters.

Loess Gullies

Deeply eroded ravines and 'Yuan' (flat-topped hills) showcasing extreme geological erosion.

Jing River Valley

Following the path of the river as it cuts through the Loess soil toward the Guanzhong Plain.

XIY Final Approach

Views of the sprawling logistics hubs and the historic Weihe Plain agricultural patchwork.