SHE → HFE

Bohai Sea Coast

Exiting Shenyang, you catch the shimmering coastline of the Liaodong Gulf and the busy ports of Yingkou.

Shandong Archipelago

As the flight crosses the Bohai Strait, numerous small islands dotting the sea near Yantai become visible.

Kunyu Mountains

Viewing the rugged coastal mountain ranges of eastern Shandong province with their unique granite peaks.

Hongze Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a massive blue mirror near the border of Jiangsu and Anhui.

Hefei Cityscape

On final approach, a sweeping view of the rapidly expanding urban skyline and the Nanfei River.

North China Plain

An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that changes colors dramatically with the seasons.

Yellow River (Huanghe)

A majestic crossing of the 'Mother River' of China, identifiable by its distinct silty, golden-brown hue.

Mount Tai (Taishan)

On clear days, the silhouette of this sacred Taoist mountain can be seen rising above the Shandong plains.

Huai River

A critical geographic boundary in China, separating the temperate north from the subtropical south.

Chaohu Lake

Visible just south of Hefei during the landing pattern, it is one of the five largest freshwater lakes in China.