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The Great Wall

Depending on the departure vector, you can see the serpentine stone structures along the ridges of the Jundu Mountains.

Qinling Mountains

The massive natural boundary dividing North and South China, featuring rugged peaks and deep forested valleys.

Tibetan Plateau Edges

On clear days, the distant, snow-covered peaks of the Hengduan Mountains and the eastern Himalayas are visible to the west.

Yunnan Highlands

Terraced hillsides and deep red earth characteristic of the high-altitude Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

Doi Suthep-Pui

The iconic mountain overlooking Chiang Mai, featuring the golden Wat Phra That Doi Suthep glistening on the mountainside.

Beijing South Plains

Aerial views of the sprawling urban expansion and the modern architecture of the Daxing district shortly after takeoff.

The Yellow River

Look for the massive, sediment-rich curves of China's 'Mother River' as it cuts through the central plains.

Chongqing Skyline

If the path is eastern, catch a glimpse of the dense skyscraper clusters where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet.

Mekong River Basin

Vibrant green landscapes and the winding silver ribbon of the Mekong as it borders Laos and Thailand.

Chiang Mai Cityscape

A full view of the square 'Old City' moat and the sprawling urban layout of Northern Thailand's capital during final descent.