PEK → NKG

Mount Tai

The most famous of China's sacred mountains, located near Jinan, visible roughly 40 minutes into the flight.

Yangtze River Crossing

A dramatic view of the wide Yangtze River, often dotted with thousands of cargo vessels.

Western Hills

The 'Xishan' mountain range flanking Beijing provides a rugged backdrop shortly after takeoff.

Jinan Cityscape

The 'City of Springs' and its urban layout are typically visible to the west of the flight path.

Purple Mountain

Nanjing's 'Zijin Shan' stands out as a lush green island within the urban landscape during descent.

Beijing CBD

Aerial view of the sprawling capital and its iconic skyscrapers during the initial climb.

Bohai Gulf Coast

Distant views of the industrial coastline and the major port facilities near Tianjin.

Hongze Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a vast blue expanse in northern Jiangsu.

North China Plain

An endless patchwork of agricultural fields and dense village clusters across Hebei and Anhui.

Yangzhou City

The historic city of Yangzhou is often visible to the east during the final approach phase.