WUH → XNN

Yangtze River Bend

Catch a glimpse of the mighty Yangtze River and its vast floodplains shortly after departure from Wuhan.

Qinling Mountain Range

Fly parallel to the southern slopes of China's 'Dragon Vein,' showing rugged peaks that divide the north and south.

Shennongjia Mountains

Dense, high-altitude forests and mist-covered peaks visible over western Hubei province.

Lijiaxia Reservoir

On the final approach, look for the deep turquoise waters of the upper Yellow River basin reservoirs.

Qinghai Plateau Entry

Dramatic rising terrain as the aircraft climbs toward the high-altitude landscape surrounding Xining.

Wuhan Urban Core

Views of the sprawling Hankou district and the Han River merging with the Yangtze upon takeoff.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Intricate agricultural terracing and unique yellow-earth erosion patterns characteristic of Gansu and Shaanxi.

Yellow River Crossing

The flight path typically crosses the silt-heavy Yellow River near the city of Lanzhou.

Distant Qilian Mountains

On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Qilian range are visible far to the north.

Xining City View

As the plane banks for landing at XNN, the right side often gets a sweeping view of the city nestled in the valley.