SIN → TAO

Singapore Strait

Immediately after takeoff, witness one of the world's busiest shipping lanes filled with thousands of cargo vessels and tankers.

Pearl River Delta

As you enter Chinese airspace, look for the sprawling urban expanse of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou reflecting off the water.

Poyang Lake

Mid-flight, you may spot China's largest freshwater lake, which changes significantly in size depending on the season.

Yangtze River Crossing

A major milestone of the flight, crossing the mighty Yangtze River near the industrial hubs of Anhui or Jiangsu provinces.

Shandong Highlands

Before the final descent, view the rugged interior mountains of the Shandong peninsula, including the foothills of the sacred Mount Tai.

Paracel Islands

If the flight path takes an easterly track over the South China Sea, look down for remote coral atolls and turquoise lagoons.

East China Sea

Vast ocean views often dotted with distant fishing fleets and cargo ships heading toward the ports of Ningbo and Shanghai.

Yellow Sea Sunrise

On early morning flights, this side offers a spectacular view of the sun rising over the horizon of the Yellow Sea.

Jiaozhou Bay Bridge

Upon arrival in Qingdao, look for the massive T-shaped cross-sea bridge spanning the bay, a feat of modern engineering.

Port of Qingdao

Aerial views of one of the world's largest container ports and the red-roofed colonial architecture of the old city center.