PEK → SHA

North China Plain

A vast tapestry of agricultural fields and rural settlements stretching to the horizon during the initial cruise phase.

Yellow River (Huanghe)

Crossing the distinctively sediment-rich, winding Yellow River near the city of Jinan.

The Grand Canal

Tracing segments of the ancient UNESCO World Heritage waterway that historically connected the capital to the south.

Lake Tai (Taihu)

The expansive blue waters of China's third-largest freshwater lake near Wuxi and Suzhou during the final approach.

Jiangnan Water Towns

Intricate networks of canals and traditional architecture visible during the low-altitude approach into Hongqiao Airport.

Bohai Gulf Coastline

Scenic views of the coastal industrial zones and the yellow-tinted waters of the gulf shortly after takeoff from Beijing.

Yangtze River Delta

The massive scale of the Yangtze mouth as it meets the sea, with heavy maritime traffic visible during the descent.

Shanghai Pudong

Distant glimpses of the Lujiazui financial district skyscrapers when the flight approaches from the north or northeast.

Coastal Ports

A bird's-eye view of major shipping terminals and infrastructure along the Jiangsu coastline.