HET → HGH

Yin Mountains

Dramatic views of the rugged mountain range that separates the Mongolian Plateau from the North China Plain.

Yellow River Bend

Aerial view of the silt-heavy 'Mother River' of China as it carves its path through the Loess Plateau region.

Yangtze River Crossing

A spectacular view of the massive Yangtze River, often dotted with heavy cargo ship traffic near the Anhui-Jiangsu border.

Taihu Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a massive silver mirror surrounded by lush greenery.

West Lake (Xi Hu)

During the final approach into HGH, look for the iconic causeways and temples of Hangzhou's most famous landmark.

Qiantang River CBD

The futuristic skyline of the Hangzhou high-tech district and the winding Qiantang River just before landing.

Hohhot Cityscape

Clear views of the Inner Mongolian capital's urban grid and the surrounding Daqing Mountains shortly after takeoff.

North China Plain

A vast, endless patchwork of agricultural fields and dense village clusters stretching toward the horizon.

Bohai Gulf Horizon

On clear days, the distant hazy blue of the Bohai Sea can be seen to the east as the plane moves south.

The Grand Canal

Spot segments of the ancient UNESCO World Heritage waterway winding through the modern industrial landscape.

Yangtze Delta Urbanization

The dense, interconnected metropolitan areas of Wuxi and Suzhou as you approach the Zhejiang border.