JXA → TAO

Xingkai Lake (Khanka)

Visible immediately after takeoff, this massive border lake between China and Russia offers spectacular blue water vistas.

Changbai Mountain Range

Distant views of the rugged, forested peaks that define the border region of Northeast China.

Sanjiang Plain

Vast stretches of meticulously gridded rice paddies and wetlands typical of Heilongjiang's fertile basin.

Yellow Sea Crossing

Aerial views of the sea as the flight crosses from the Liaodong Peninsula toward the Shandong Peninsula.

Qingdao Coastline

During descent, the urban skyline and famous beaches like Shilaoren appear as the plane maneuvers for landing.

Black Soil Farmlands

Expansive views of the Northeast China Plain, known for its rich dark soil and industrial-scale agriculture.

Shenyang Urban Area

The industrial heart of the northeast, showing a dense grid of factories and modern residential blocks.

Liaodong Peninsula

Views of the rugged western coastline of Liaoning province and the busy shipping lanes of the Bohai Sea.

Dalian Port

If the flight path hugs the coast, the massive logistics hubs and shipyards of Dalian are visible to the west.

Jiaozhou Bay

Views of the enormous Jiaozhou Bay Bridge, one of the world's longest cross-sea bridges, during the final approach.