XIY → SHE

The Yellow River

Stunning views of the river's silty waters as it meanders through the Loess Plateau shortly after takeoff.

Taihang Mountains

The dramatic eastern edge of the Loess Plateau, where the mountains drop sharply into the North China Plain.

North China Plain

A vast, flat expanse of agricultural land dotted with high-density urban centers like Shijiazhuang.

Bohai Bay Coastline

As the flight nears Liaoning, the coastline and major port facilities of the Bohai Sea come into view.

Panjin Red Beach

During autumn, look for the unique crimson-colored wetlands near the Liaohe River delta during descent.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Intricate agricultural terracing carved into the yellow-brown silt hills of Shaanxi and Shanxi.

Luliang Mountains

Rugged mountain ridges that define the western border of the Shanxi province.

Ancient Great Wall

Sections of the Great Wall are occasionally visible near the border of Shanxi and Inner Mongolia.

Datong Industrial Basin

Large-scale mining and industrial developments visible in northern Shanxi.