HMI → PVG

Qilian Mountains

Spectacular views of high-altitude glaciers and the rugged southern rim of the Hexi Corridor.

Loess Plateau Terraces

The unique, deeply eroded silt hills of Shaanxi and Gansu, showcasing millennia of traditional farming.

Shanghai Urban Sprawl

On many approach patterns, the Right Side offers a panoramic view of the vast Shanghai metropolis.

Central Plains Sunset

If flying in the late afternoon, the sun sets over the ancient heartland of Henan and Anhui.

Lake Taihu

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible just west of the Shanghai city limits.

Gobi Desert Vistas

Expansive views of the Kumtag Desert and the barren, moon-like landscapes of eastern Xinjiang.

Yellow River Loops

Aerial perspective of the Yellow River as it flows through the arid regions of Ningxia and Inner Mongolia.

Industrial Hubs

View the massive coal and energy complexes of the Ordos Loop and northern Shaanxi provinces.

Yangtze River Mouth

The dramatic meeting of the silt-heavy Yangtze River and the East China Sea upon approach to PVG.