BHY → PEK

Beihai Silver Beach

Aerial view of the famous white sand coastline and the Lianzhou Bay immediately after departure.

Guangxi Karst Peaks

Distal views of the iconic limestone formations that define the region's unique topography.

Taihang Mountain Range

A spectacular view of the massive mountain chain that acts as a natural wall for the North China Plain.

Shijiazhuang Skyline

The dense urban sprawl of the Hebei provincial capital is often visible during the mid-descent phase.

Beijing Western Hills

Lush forested ridges and the Summer Palace area visible if the flight follows a western approach path.

Gulf of Tonkin

Clear views of the South China Sea and the many shipping vessels near the Port of Beihai.

Yangtze River Crossing

A dramatic crossing of the massive, winding waterway usually near the Hubei/Hunan border region.

North China Plain

An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that changes colors significantly between seasons.

Yellow River

The sediment-rich 'Mother River' of China is visible as a wide, winding brown ribbon near the Henan province.

Beijing CBD

On a clear day during the final approach into PEK, the skyscrapers of the central business district are visible to the east.