HRB → JNG

Songhua River Meanders

Immediately after takeoff from Harbin, view the wide, winding curves of the Songhua River cutting through the Heilongjiang landscape.

Shenyang Skyline

As the flight heads south, catch a glimpse of the dense urban center of Shenyang, the largest city in Northeast China.

Bohai Bay Coastline

The aircraft often tracks along the western edge of the Bohai Sea, offering views of the coastline where the land meets the shallow sea.

Yellow River Delta

Observe the distinctive silty brown waters of the Yellow River as it nears its end, marking the transition into the North China Plain.

Mount Tai (Tai Shan)

One of China's most sacred mountains, visible as a prominent granite massif rising abruptly from the surrounding plains north of Jining.

Songnen Plain

Extensive agricultural landscapes of the Northeast, characterized by large-scale farming and fertile black soil.

Yan Mountains

As you pass Liaoning and approach Hebei, the rugged ridges of the Yan Mountains provide a dramatic border to the north.

Beijing/Tianjin Periphery

Depending on the specific airway, the distant urban sprawl and industrial hubs of the Beijing-Tianjin corridor can be seen to the west.

North China Plain Patchwork

A vast, flat expanse of rural villages and small-town grids that look like a giant geometric quilt from cruising altitude.

Nansi Lake System

Just before landing at Jining, look for the large freshwater lake system to the south and west of the city, vital for the South-to-North Water Transfer Project.