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Mofushan Mountains

Rugged green peaks on the border of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces visible early in the flight.

Southern Lake Poyang

An expansive view of the lake's southern basin, which transforms dramatically between wet and dry seasons.

Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)

On clear days, the distant granite peaks of this UNESCO World Heritage site are visible to the north-east.

Qiantang River Meanders

The dramatic winding curves of the river near Hangzhou, famous for its massive tidal bore.

Hangzhou Bay Bridge

One of the longest sea-crossing bridges in the world, visible as a thin line across the bay during descent.

Pudong New Area

A panoramic view of the Shanghai skyline, including the Shanghai Tower, if the flight path follows a southern approach.

Changsha Skyline

Aerial view of the Xiang River and the rapidly growing urban center of Changsha immediately after takeoff.

Lake Poyang North

Glimpses of the northern reaches of China's largest freshwater lake and its seasonal wetlands.

Yangtze Delta Plains

A dense patchwork of agricultural fields and intricate canal systems characteristic of the Jiangnan region.

Suzhou Water Towns

Look for the dense, traditional architecture and modern industrial parks of Suzhou during the descent.

Waigaoqiao Port

The massive shipping infrastructure and container terminals along the Yangtze River mouth near Shanghai.