XIY → CGQ

Loess Plateau

Witness the unique, heavily eroded yellow-earth landscape of Shaanxi and Shanxi with its intricate canyon systems.

Taihang Mountains

Dramatic ridges and steep cliffs that define the boundary between the high plateaus and the eastern plains.

Great Wall Segments

Look for the ancient stone fortifications snaking across the mountain ridges north of the Beijing-Tianjin corridor.

Datong Basin

A high-altitude basin area surrounded by peaks, often visible as the flight tracks toward the northeast.

Inner Mongolian Border

The landscape flattens into vast, high-altitude grasslands that appear stark and expansive, especially in winter.

North China Plain

A seemingly endless patchwork of agricultural fields and dense village clusters stretching to the horizon.

Taiyuan Cityscape

The industrial hub and capital of Shanxi province is often visible shortly after departure from Xi'an.

Liao River

A major waterway of the Northeast that meanders through the plains as you enter Liaoning and Jilin provinces.

Changchun Auto City

As you descend, the massive industrial complexes of China's primary automotive hub become visible on the outskirts of the city.