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Hangzhou Bay

Aerial views of the massive Hangzhou Bay Bridge and the sediment-rich waters where the Qiantang River meets the sea.

Suzhou & Lake Taihu

The intricate canal networks of 'Oriental Venice' and the vast, shimmering surface of China's third-largest freshwater lake.

Yangtze River Crossing

A spectacular crossing of the lower Yangtze, often revealing heavy river traffic and massive industrial hubs near Nantong and Nanjing.

Mount Tai (Taishan)

One of the Five Great Mountains of China; its distinctive peak rises sharply from the North China Plain in Shandong.

Southern Beijing Approach

As the plane descends toward Nanyuan, you get a clear view of the expanding southern suburbs and the Daxing area.

Zhoushan Archipelago

Immediate views after takeoff of the hundreds of islands, including the sacred Putuoshan and its gold-topped temples.

Yellow Sea Coastline

A scenic vista of the coastline where the blue of the sea meets the sandy beaches of Jiangsu and Shandong.

Qingdao Peninsula

A distant view of the Jiaozhou Bay and the unique urban landscape of Qingdao if the flight path tracks slightly east.

Tianjin Port Area

Massive container terminals and the industrial sprawl of one of the world's largest port cities during the final descent.