ZHY → PEK

Tengger Desert

Immediately after takeoff, witness the rolling orange sand dunes of the Tengger Desert meeting the green fringes of the Shapotou district.

Yellow River Loop

Catch the iconic U-turn of the Yellow River near Zhongwei, where the water cuts through the arid landscape creating a sharp contrast.

Yin Mountains

Glimpse the rugged peaks of the Yin Shan range to the north, which historically served as a natural barrier between nomadic lands and agricultural China.

Guanting Reservoir

As you descend towards Beijing, view the expansive turquoise waters of the Guanting Reservoir nestled between mountain valleys.

The Great Wall

Identify the winding stone structures of the Great Wall along the ridges of the Yan Mountains shortly before the final approach into PEK.

Badaling National Forest

Observe the dense greenery and steep slopes of the mountains surrounding the most famous sections of the Great Wall.

Loess Plateau

View the unique, highly eroded topography of the Loess Plateau, characterized by deep gullies and terraced fields.

Taihang Mountains

Look south to see the majestic Taihang mountain range, a major geographic boundary separating the plateau from the North China Plain.

Yellow River Views

Multiple opportunities to see the Yellow River as it meanders through the border of Inner Mongolia and Shaanxi.

North China Plain

As the plane leaves the mountains, the landscape flattens into the vast, agricultural North China Plain.

Beijing Urban Fringe

On final approach, view the expanding satellite cities and industrial hubs surrounding the capital's southwestern perimeter.