KHV → PEK

Greater Khingan Mountains

A vast, densely forested volcanic mountain range stretching across Inner Mongolia.

Inner Mongolian Steppe

The transition from forest to the high-altitude grasslands and rolling plateaus of the west.

The Great Wall

Look for the winding stone structures along the ridges of the Yan Mountains during the descent into PEK.

Yan Mountains

Rugged, craggy peaks that serve as the northern gateway and protective barrier for Beijing.

Miyun Reservoir

A massive body of water north of Beijing that serves as a primary landmark for final approach.

Amur River (Heilongjiang)

The winding natural border between Russia and China, visible shortly after departure from KHV.

Harbin Cityscape

View of the capital of Heilongjiang and the Songhua River cutting through the urban grid.

Northeast China Plain

Massive geometric agricultural patterns that change color significantly with the seasons.

Bohai Sea Coastline

On clear days during the southern approach, the distant coastline near Qinhuangdao may be visible.