HLH → NAY

Khingan Foothills

The southern tip of the Greater Khingan Range provides a rolling, textured landscape during the first half of the flight.

Horqin Sandy Land

Unique aerial patterns of sand dunes and desertification control projects typical of western Inner Mongolia.

Badaling Great Wall

If the flight path tracks slightly west, the iconic fortifications of the Great Wall can be spotted snaking across mountain ridges.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

The distinct shape of Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill are often visible during the descent into the southern part of the city.

Olympic Green

On clear days, the Bird's Nest stadium and the Olympic Tower stand out prominently as the plane nears the Nanyuan area.

Horqin Grasslands

Expansive views of the lush pastures and agricultural patches of eastern Inner Mongolia shortly after takeoff.

Xiliao River Basin

The winding river systems that sustain the region's agriculture are clearly visible against the steppe.

Eastern Yanshan Peaks

The dramatic rising terrain as the flight leaves the plateau and enters the mountain range surrounding Beijing.

Tongzhou Sub-Center

On the final approach, the high-density development of Beijing's new administrative sub-center appears to the east.

PEK Airport Views

Frequent sightings of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and its massive Terminal 3 from a distance.