XIY → DLC

Yellow River Bends

The dramatic 'U' shaped curves of the Huanghe as it snakes through the border of Shaanxi and Shanxi.

Taihang Mountains

Spectacular limestone cliffs and steep valleys that mark the boundary between the plateau and the plains.

North China Plain

A vast, flat patchwork of agricultural fields and dense township clusters stretching toward the horizon.

Dalian Bay and Port

On the final approach, look for the massive cargo ships and the sophisticated infrastructure of the Dalian port.

Loess Plateau

Unique terraced landscapes and deep silt-carved canyons typical of northern Shaanxi and Shanxi.

Luliang Mountains

Aerial views of the parallel mountain ranges that define the western border of the Shanxi province.

Taiyuan Basin

The sprawling industrial and urban center of Taiyuan visible nestled between mountain ranges.

Northern Bohai Sea

Deep blue waters of the gulf appearing as the plane leaves the mainland coast near Qinhuangdao.