HFE → PEK

Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal

Visible as a long, straight waterway snaking through the plains, particularly around the Shandong-Hebei border.

Jinan City

The 'City of Springs' and capital of Shandong Province is often visible beneath the wing during the mid-flight segment.

Yellow River Crossing

A major highlight; look for the sediment-heavy brown waters of the Huanghe as it winds toward the sea.

Tianjin Port & City

On exceptionally clear days or eastern-tracking paths, you can see the sprawling metropolis and the Bohai Sea coast.

Beijing Skyline

As the plane turns for its final approach into PEK, you can often see the CBD towers and the CCTV 'Big Pants' building.

The Huai River

Cross over the geographical boundary between Northern and Southern China shortly after takeoff.

Mount Tai (Taishan)

On clear days, the silhouette of this sacred mountain is visible in the distance to the West as you traverse Shandong Province.

North China Plain

An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that defines the heartland of China's grain production.

Baoding Cityscape

A view of the major industrial hub in Hebei province as the aircraft begins its initial descent.

Taihang Mountains

The dramatic western edge of the North China Plain visible in the far distance during the final cruise phase.