CSX → HRB

Yangtze River Crossing

A spectacular view of the massive 'Golden Waterway' as the flight leaves Hunan/Hubei.

Beijing-Guangzhou Rail Line

Occasional sightings of the high-speed rail corridor that runs parallel to the flight path.

Bohai Bay Coastline

Stunning views of the Yellow Sea coastline as the route bypasses the Liaodong Peninsula.

Panjin Red Beach

If the flight path is eastern, the unique red seepweed wetlands are visible during autumn months.

Changbai Foothills

Distant views of the eastern mountain ranges that define the border regions of the Northeast.

Songhua River

The iconic frozen white ribbon of Harbin's main river during the final approach in winter.

Changsha Urban Sprawl

Aerial view of the Xiang River and the rapidly growing provincial capital during takeoff.

Dongting Lake

China's second largest freshwater lake, visible shortly after departure as the plane heads north.

Dabie Mountains

Rugged mountainous terrain marking the border between Hubei and Henan provinces.

North China Plain

An endless patchwork of agricultural fields and dense village clusters across Henan and Hebei.

Shenyang Skyline

The massive industrial and cultural hub of Liaoning province visible during the mid-to-late flight.

Songnen Plain

Characteristic black soil agricultural landscapes of the Northeast China Plain near Harbin.