SHA → HET

Taihu Lake

Shortly after takeoff from Hongqiao, view one of China's largest freshwater lakes and the dense canal networks of Suzhou.

Loess Plateau

Mid-flight reveals the 'thousand gullies' of the Shaanxi-Shanxi region, featuring unique erosion patterns and terraced fields.

Yellow River Gorges

Watch for the dramatic 'S' curves and deep brown waters of the Yellow River as it carves through the Jin-Shaan Canyon.

Hohhot Cityscape

On final approach, view the sprawling urban layout of the Inner Mongolian capital contrasting with the surrounding arid plains.

Yangtze River Crossing

An excellent vantage point to see the massive bridges and heavy shipping traffic near the Nanjing and Zhenjiang sections.

Taihang Mountains

View the rugged North China ridge that separates the low-lying plains from the high-altitude western plateaus.

Great Wall Sections

In the latter third of the flight, look for the ancient stone fortifications snaking along the ridgelines of the Shanxi border.

Daqing Mountains

As you descend into Hohhot, these mountains form a massive, dark granite wall to the north of the city skyline.