CTU → HRB

Qinling Mountains

The massive geographical divide between North and South China, showcasing rugged peaks and deep valleys shortly after reaching cruise altitude.

Loess Plateau

Intricate patterns of deep gullies and yellow-earth terraces carved into the landscape over millennia.

Yellow River Bends

The winding 'Mother River' as it cuts through the northern arid regions, often appearing as a golden ribbon from above.

Songnen Plain

The vast expanse of fertile 'black soil' farmland that characterizes the approach into the Northeast region.

Lanzhou-Xi'an Corridor

Distant views of major urban centers nestled along the historic Silk Road mountain gaps.

Chengdu Cityscape

An immediate view of the dense urban sprawl of the Sichuan capital and the surrounding 'Land of Abundance' plains.

North China Plain

A massive patchwork of agricultural fields and industrial clusters that seems to stretch infinitely toward the horizon.

Songhua River

The major waterway of Harbin, visible as a wide, winding path during the final descent into HRB.

Beijing-Tianjin Sprawl

Depending on the specific airway, the hazy silhouette of the massive capital region may be visible to the east.