HLH → PEK

Southern Khingan Mountains

The tail end of the Greater Khingan Range featuring rolling forested hills and deep river valleys.

Bashang Plateau

High-altitude grasslands and scattered wind farms near the border of Inner Mongolia and Hebei province.

Miyun Reservoir

A massive, deep blue body of water that serves as the primary water source for Beijing, framed by steep mountains.

The Great Wall

Keep a close eye out during the descent to spot the winding stone fortifications of the Jinshanling or Gubeikou sections.

Olympic Park Distance

On clear days during the final descent, the distant silhouette of the Olympic towers and Bird's Nest stadium may be visible.

Ulanhot Cityscape

A clear view of the 'Red City' and the Tao'er River winding through the urban center immediately after takeoff.

Horqin Sandy Land

Observation of unique mosaic patterns created by desertification control projects and patches of reclaimed grassland.

Eastern Hebei Ranges

The jagged peaks of the eastern Yanshan mountain range as the flight heads south toward the capital.

Tongzhou District

On the final approach, views of the sprawling sub-center of Beijing and its modern high-rise developments.