SHA → NNY

Taihu Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, providing a stunning blue expanse visible shortly after the initial climb.

Suzhou & Wuxi Urban Sprawl

Dense urban clusters and intricate canal networks that define the southern Yangtze River Delta.

Dabie Mountains Foothills

Rolling green hills and rugged terrain marking the transition from the coastal plains to central China.

Huai River System

The complex network of rivers and reservoirs that act as the natural climate boundary between North and South China.

Nanyang Basin Southern Rim

The scenic transition into the fertile Nanyang basin, surrounded by protective mountain ranges.

Shanghai Urban Core

Depending on takeoff direction, a panoramic view of the Puxi district and the winding Suzhou Creek.

Yangtze River Lower Reaches

The world's third-longest river is often visible to the north, teeming with industrial barge traffic.

Hefei Outskirts

The northern edge of Anhui's capital city, showcasing rapid inland urban development.

Central Plains Farmland

A vast, geometric patchwork of wheat and corn fields that characterize the 'Breadbasket of China'.

Mount Song (Distance)

On exceptionally clear days, the distant peaks of the sacred Songshan range are visible far to the north.