DDG → PEK

Yalu River Estuary

The natural border between China and North Korea, visible shortly after takeoff from Dandong.

Sinuiju Skyline

A rare aerial perspective of the North Korean city across the river from Dandong.

Liaodong Peninsula

Dramatic views of the rugged coastline as the flight heads southwest toward the Bohai Sea.

Port of Tianjin

Massive container terminals and one of the world's busiest maritime gateways visible during descent.

Binhai New Area

The modern, skyscraper-filled skyline of Tianjin's coastal development zone.

Hushan Great Wall

The easternmost point of the Ming Great Wall located just north of Dandong city.

Qianshan Mountains

The 'Thousand Mountains' range provides a rugged backdrop of jagged peaks in Liaoning Province.

Tangshan Industrial Hub

A vast expanse of industrial infrastructure and urban sprawl as you approach the Hebei region.

Eastern Great Wall Sections

Fragments of the wall snaking through the Yanshan Mountains as the plane aligns for Beijing.

Beijing Capital Approach

Clear views of the northern suburban expansion and the Olympic park area depending on the runway.