HGH → PEK

Yangtze River Crossing

Witness the massive scale of the Yangtze River as the flight heads north from Hangzhou, usually crossing near the Nanjing-Zhenjiang corridor.

Mount Tai (Taishan)

On clear days, look for the most sacred of the Five Great Mountains of China rising prominently from the North China Plain in Shandong.

Taihang Mountain Range

As you approach the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the western horizon is dominated by the dramatic ridges and peaks of the Taihang mountains.

Beijing Western Hills

During the descent into PEK, the 'Xishan' or Western Hills provide a scenic backdrop to the capital's sprawling urban landscape.

The Grand Canal

Spot sections of the world's longest artificial river, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, snaking through the plains of Jiangsu and Hebei.

Yellow River (Huanghe)

Cross the iconic silt-laden waters of China's 'Mother River' as it meanders through the Shandong province toward the sea.

Bohai Bay Coastline

Expect distant views of the sparkling Bohai Sea and the industrial ports that line the eastern coast of northern China.

Tianjin Skyline

View the massive urban sprawl and modern skyscrapers of Tianjin, one of China's four direct-administered municipalities, shortly before landing.