SHA → CTU

Shanghai & Suzhou

Catch views of the sprawling Yangtze River Delta urban cluster and the intricate canal networks of the 'Venice of the East' after takeoff.

The Yangtze River

The route often parallels the 'Golden Waterway,' offering views of massive container ships and the river's dramatic silver curves.

Wuhan Skyline

A clear view of the confluence of the Yangtze and Han Rivers, marked by clusters of skyscrapers and massive bridges.

Three Gorges Dam

Depending on the specific airway, look for the world's largest power station and the massive white wall of the dam near Yichang.

Daba Mountains

The dramatic transition from the plains of Hubei into the high, jagged peaks that form the northern rim of the Sichuan Basin.

Taihu Lake

Shortly after takeoff from SHA, look south to see the massive, shimmering expanse of China's third-largest freshwater lake.

Mount Huangshan Range

On clear days, the distant granite peaks and jagged ridgelines of the Anhui mountains appear on the southern horizon.

Shennongjia Forest

A vast, emerald-green wilderness area in Hubei known for its biodiversity and rugged limestone karst topography.

Three Gorges South Bank

Spectacular views of the southern cliffs and deep valleys as the plane traverses the mountainous Wushan region.

Longquan Mountains

The final mountain barrier that separates the rugged central highlands from the flat, fertile Chengdu Plain.