SHA → XIY

Yangtze River Delta Cities

Dense urban clusters of Suzhou and Wuxi, crisscrossed by ancient canals and modern high-speed rail lines.

The Yangtze River

Glancing views of China's longest river as it snakes through the northern reaches of Anhui and Jiangsu.

Yellow River (Huanghe)

Look for the distinct silty, brownish waters of the Yellow River as the flight path approaches the Henan-Shaanxi border.

Mount Hua (Huashan)

One of the most famous and steepest mountains in China, featuring dramatic granite peaks visible during the descent into Xi'an.

Wei River Valley

The fertile loess plateau landscape and the Wei River winding towards its confluence with the Yellow River.

Lake Tai (Taihu)

A massive freshwater lake appearing shortly after takeoff from Hongqiao, known for its islands and surrounding water towns.

Dabie Mountains

Rolling green hills and rugged terrain as the flight crosses from the coastal plains into the interior of Anhui.

Qinling Mountains

The massive east-west mountain range that serves as the natural boundary between North and South China.

Xi'an South Suburbs

Aerial view of the rapidly expanding high-tech zones and residential districts of southern Xi'an.