XIY → YIH

Mount Taibai

The highest peak of the Qinling Mountains, often capped with snow or clouds, visible shortly after departure.

Qinling National Forest

Expansive views of dense, high-altitude forests that are home to giant pandas and golden monkeys.

Daba Mountains

The rugged karst-like terrain of the Daba range as the flight enters the northern Hubei province border.

Yangtze River Gorges

Dramatic views of the winding Yangtze River as it approaches the Xiling Gorge near Yichang.

Three Gorges Proximity

Aerial perspective of the heavy river traffic and the industrial outskirts of the world-famous dam region.

Xi'an Cityscape

Bird's-eye view of the ancient capital's sprawl and the surrounding Guanzhong Plain during the initial climb.

Wei River Bend

The largest tributary of the Yellow River visible snaking through the loess landscape north of the Qinling.

Eastern Qinling Peaks

Views of the sharp, forested ridges that form the primary geographic boundary between North and South China.

Han River Valley

Glances of the lush, green valleys and the major Han River tributary as the terrain softens toward Hubei.