PEK → HIA

Beijing CBD

Catch a glimpse of the CITIC Tower and the dense skyscraper cluster of the capital during initial ascent.

Mount Tai (Taishan)

Observe the most sacred of the Five Great Mountains rising sharply from the Shandong plains.

Yellow River Crossing

Witness the massive, sediment-rich 'Mother River' as the flight passes over the Jinan region.

Hongze Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible during the final descent into Huai'an.

Jiangsu Waterlands

Marvel at the intricate mosaic of rice paddies and small canals that define the Huai'an landscape.

Tongzhou District

View Beijing's secondary administrative center and the modern urban sprawl shortly after takeoff.

Bohai Bay Horizon

On clear days, the distant shimmer of the coastline near Tianjin provides a coastal backdrop to the east.

Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal

Trace the historic waterway as it snakes through the North China Plain toward the south.

Yi-Meng Mountains

The rugged topography of southern Shandong province provides a contrast to the flat plains.