XIY → ZYI

Taibai Mountain

The majestic, often snow-capped summit of the highest peak in the Qinling Mountains at 3,767 meters.

Wei River Plain

The fertile Guanzhong Plain stretching westward toward the Loess Plateau during the initial climb.

Jialing River Gorges

Deeply carved river valleys cutting through the Daba Mountains on the border of Shaanxi and Sichuan.

Sichuan Basin Edge

The dramatic geographic drop-off where the high mountains meet the hazy, low-lying Sichuan Basin.

Chishui River Region

The deep red soil and winding valleys near the famous 'Liquor River' area shortly before landing.

Xi'an Urban Sprawl

Aerial view of the ancient capital's grid layout and modern expansion immediately after takeoff.

Eastern Qinling Ridges

Dense, undulating forest-covered peaks that mark the biological divide between North and South China.

Han River Valley

The winding Han River and the city of Ankang appearing as a silver thread through the mountain valleys.

Wudang Mountain Distance

On very clear days, the distant silhouette of the Taoist holy mountains can be spotted to the southeast.

Guizhou Karst Clusters

The unique 'egg-carton' landscape of cone-shaped limestone hills as the plane descends into Zunyi.