HRB → CSX

Beijing Skyline

On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of Beijing's CBD are visible to the west shortly after takeoff from Harbin.

Taihang Mountains

The dramatic ridge line that separates the North China Plain from the Loess Plateau.

Yellow River (Huanghe)

A spectacular crossing of the iconic 'Mother River' of China, showing its characteristic muddy hue.

Yangtze River (Wuhan)

Aerial views of the mighty Yangtze River and its numerous bridges near the Wuhan corridor.

Dongting Lake

The massive expanse of China's second-largest freshwater lake as the flight enters Hunan airspace.

Songnen Plain

Vast, organized agricultural grids of the Northeast China Plain immediately after departure.

Bohai Gulf Coast

Glimpses of the Panjin wetlands and the northern coastline of the Bohai Sea.

Tianjin Industrial Hub

Massive shipping ports and industrial sprawl as the flight bypasses the Beijing-Tianjin corridor.

Yellow River Delta

The silt-heavy waters of the Yellow River as they approach the coast in Shandong province.

Hefei Metropolitan Area

The dense urban layout and expansion of Anhui's capital city during the mid-flight phase.