TPE → LHW

Taipei Coastline

Panoramic views of the northern tip of Taiwan and the Tamsui River mouth shortly after takeoff.

East China Sea

Deep blue waters dotted with busy shipping lanes as the flight approaches the mainland coast.

Yangtze River

A spectacular crossing of Asia's longest river, often revealing massive bridges and heavy vessel traffic.

Wei River Valley

The cradle of Chinese civilization, visible as the plane flies north of the historic city of Xi'an.

Yellow River Bends

The iconic muddy-brown waters of the Yellow River as it snakes through the canyons near Lanzhou.

Lanzhou Approach

Final descent over the unique, deeply eroded 'broken' landscape of the Gansu Loess Plateau.

Taiwan Strait

Clear views of the maritime boundary as the plane leaves the island of Taiwan heading northwest.

Wuyi Mountains

Rugged, lush green mountain peaks located in Fujian province, often shrouded in a beautiful morning mist.

Poyang Lake Basin

The southern periphery of China's largest freshwater lake system visible during the middle segment of the flight.

Qinling Mountains

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

Loess Plateau Terraces

Intricate agricultural terrace patterns carved into the yellow-brown hills of the plateau near Gansu.