XIY → NKG

Qinling Mountain Range

The massive natural boundary between North and South China dominates the view immediately after departure.

Mount Hua (Huashan)

Look for the sharp, vertical granite cliffs of one of China's Five Great Mountains about 15 minutes into the flight.

High-Speed Rail Corridor

Follow the intricate bridges of the Xuzhou-Lanzhou High-Speed Railway cutting through the mountainous terrain.

Huai River Basin

Cross the geographic line where China's climate transitions from the dry north to the humid south.

Yangtze River Approach

See the winding Yangtze River and its massive suspension bridges during the final approach into Lukou Airport.

Purple Mountain

Spot the green lungs of Nanjing and the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum area just before landing.

Xi'an Wei River Valley

View the northern sprawl of the ancient capital and the Wei River winding through the Loess Plateau edge.

Yellow River Sanmenxia

Spot the muddy waters of the Yellow River as it flows through the historic Sanmenxia dam area to the north.

Zhengzhou Urban Area

The massive urban sprawl and transport hubs of Henan's capital are visible mid-flight on the northern horizon.

North China Plain

A vast tapestry of geometric agricultural plots that define the heart of China's farming industry.

Lake Hongze

One of China's largest freshwater lakes appears on the left during the initial descent phase into Nanjing.