XIY → JNG

Xi'an Northern Suburbs

Expansive views of the Weihe River and the modern industrial development zones north of the ancient capital.

Wei River Valley

The largest tributary of the Yellow River, snaking through the fertile Guanzhong Plain.

Loess Plateau Canyons

The distinct, eroded yellow-earth topography of eastern Shaanxi and western Henan.

Sanmenxia Reservoir

A massive dam and reservoir on the Yellow River, often showing a mix of turquoise and silty water.

Yellow River S-Bends

Dramatic curves where the river carves through the landscape near the border of Shaanxi and Henan.

Qinling Mountains

Visible to the south shortly after takeoff, this massive range serves as China's natural north-south divide.

Mount Song (Songshan)

Distant views of one of China's Five Great Mountains, home to the world-famous Shaolin Temple.

Henan Agricultural Patchwork

A mesmerizing grid of farmland that defines the North China Plain, changing colors with the seasons.

Zhengzhou Distant Skyline

On clear days, the high-rise clusters of Henan's capital may be visible to the south of the flight path.

Nanyang Canal Sections

Parts of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project cutting through the agricultural landscape.