HIA → SHA

The Grand Canal

The world's longest artificial river, visible as a continuous artery through the landscape.

Lake Tai (Taihu)

A massive, shimmering freshwater lake that dominates the view near Wuxi and Suzhou.

Gaoyou Lake

A large, scenic lake in central Jiangsu providing beautiful water reflections.

Suzhou Water Towns

The dense urban layouts of historical canal cities like Suzhou and Kunshan.

Shanghai Urban Sprawl

The immense density of the western Shanghai suburbs during the final descent into Hongqiao.

Yangtze River Delta

Aerial view of the massive river system as it approaches the East China Sea.

Sutong Bridge

One of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges crossing the Yangtze.

Nantong Skyline

The growing industrial and urban skyline of the city on the northern bank.

Jiangsu Farmlands

A patchwork quilt of agricultural fields and irrigation canals characteristic of the region.