JXA → SHE

Xingkai Lake (Lake Khanka)

Visible shortly after departure from JXA, this massive border lake between China and Russia offers spectacular water vistas.

Changbai Mountain Foothills

Rugged, forested terrain and high ridges of the northern Changbai system visible as the flight heads southwest.

Jilin Forest Reserves

Dense clusters of temperate forests that change colors dramatically between golden autumn and snowy winter.

Dahuofang Reservoir

A sprawling blue reservoir located near Fushun that signals the final approach phase into the Shenyang area.

Fushun Industrial Zone

Clear views of the heavy industrial heritage and urban sprawl of Fushun just before entering Shenyang airspace.

Northeast China Plain

The 'Black Soil' breadbasket of China, featuring vast, geometrically aligned agricultural fields.

Mudanjiang River Valley

Winding river systems and fertile valleys that support the region's intensive rice and grain farming.

Regional Infrastructure

Excellent views of the G11 Expressway and the high-speed rail network carving through the rural landscape.

Shenyang Urban Sprawl

As the plane turns for its final approach to Taoxian, the dense high-rise architecture of northern Shenyang comes into view.