HGH → HET

Yangtze River Crossing

Witness the immense scale of the Yangtze River as the flight moves north from Hangzhou, often crossing near the Nanjing-Zhenjiang corridor.

Mount Tai (Taishan)

On clear days, the silhouette of Taishan, one of China's Five Sacred Mountains, is visible rising prominently from the Shandong plains.

Yellow River Meanders

The flight crosses the silt-heavy 'Mother River' of China, showcasing its distinctive ochre color and wide floodplains.

Taihang Mountains

A dramatic transition from the North China Plain to the Loess Plateau, featuring deep canyons and rugged limestone peaks.

Northern Great Wall

As the plane approaches the Inner Mongolian border, look for the ancient stone ruins and watchtowers of the Great Wall snaking across the ridges.

Taihu Lake

Shortly after takeoff, enjoy sprawling views of China's third-largest freshwater lake and the surrounding canal networks.

Eastern Metropolises

Aerial views of the densely populated Yangtze River Delta, including the urban clusters of Suzhou and Wuxi.

Beijing Daxing International Airport

Depending on the specific airway (often A461), the 'Starfish' design of Daxing Airport may be visible in the distance to the east.

North China Plain

An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that changes colors from vibrant green in spring to golden yellow in late summer.

Inner Mongolian Grasslands

The terrain flattens into rolling hills and steppe landscapes as you enter the outskirts of Hohhot.