CGO → PVG

Nanjing Metropolis

The 'Southern Capital' with its distinctive Purple Mountain and the wide Yangtze River cutting through the city.

Lake Tai (Taihu)

A massive, nearly circular lake that is the centerpiece of the region's scenery, dotted with small islands.

Suzhou Canal Network

The dense network of water lanes and the rapid urbanization surrounding the historic 'Venice of the East'.

Shanghai Skyline

On clear days, the Lujiazui financial district skyscrapers including the Shanghai Tower are visible during descent.

Huangpu River

The winding artery of Shanghai, showing the clear divide between the historic Puxi and modern Pudong areas.

Yellow River Basin

Visible shortly after departure, the iconic silt-heavy waters and agricultural patterns of the North China Plain.

Kaifeng City

The ancient capital of the Song Dynasty is visible to the north as the plane climbs to cruising altitude.

Hongze Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a massive blue expanse in the northern Jiangsu province.

Chongming Island

A massive alluvial island at the mouth of the Yangtze River, often seen during the final approach into PVG.

East China Sea

Depending on the wind direction, planes often bank over the ocean for a landing approach from the east.