HGH → SJW

Hangzhou Skyline

Aerial views of the Qiantang River and the modern architecture of the Binjiang and Qianjiang New Town districts shortly after takeoff.

Dabie Mountain Foothills

Distant views of the undulating green ridges of the Dabie Mountains as the flight crosses into Anhui province.

Henan Agricultural Tapestry

A vast patchwork of farmland showcasing the intense cultivation patterns characteristic of the Central Plains.

Taihang Mountains

The flight's highlight: the steep, vertical cliffs and deep canyons of the Taihang range appearing on the western horizon during the approach.

Yangtze River Crossing

A spectacular view of the massive Yangtze River, often filled with heavy barge traffic near the Nanjing corridor.

Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal

Glimpses of the historic waterway winding through the plains of Jiangsu and Anhui.

Yellow River (Huang He)

Crossing the sediment-rich, brownish waters of China's second-longest river near the border of Henan and Hebei.

North China Urban Sprawl

Dense clusters of industrial cities and expanding residential blocks that define the northern economic corridor.