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Datong Basin

Panoramic view of Datong city and the surrounding coal-rich loess landscape immediately after takeoff.

Yan Mountains

Dramatic view of the rugged mountain ridges that historically protected the northern frontier of the Chinese empire.

Great Wall (Badaling)

On clear days, the winding stone fortifications of the Badaling section are visible snaking across mountain ridges.

Juyongguan Pass

One of the three greatest mountain passes of the Great Wall, located in a deep valley below the flight path.

Olympic Park

Views of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube as the plane descends over the northern districts of Beijing.

Central Beijing

The dense high-rises of the CBD and the sprawling grid layout of the historical capital city.

Sanggan River

The winding river valley that serves as a vital water source for the region, cutting through the yellow hills.

Guanting Reservoir

A massive body of water situated between the mountains of Hebei and Beijing, acting as a clear landmark.

Mount Lingshan

The highest peak in the Beijing region, often snow-capped during the winter and spring months.

Lugou Bridge

Also known as the Marco Polo Bridge, this historic stone structure spans the Yongding River southwest of the city.

Daxing District

The rapid expansion of Beijing's southern suburbs and the industrial clusters near the approach path to Nanyuan.