YNT → CSX

Mount Tai Silhouette

On clear days, the distant but majestic silhouette of Mount Tai, one of China's most sacred peaks, is visible to the west.

The Grand Canal

Spot the ancient Jing-Hang Grand Canal snaking through the landscape, a marvel of historic engineering still in use today.

Dabie Mountains

Flight paths often cross the rugged, forested ridges of the Dabie Mountains, offering dramatic terrain contrasts.

Dongting Lake

A spectacular view of China's second-largest freshwater lake, featuring a complex network of wetlands and islands.

Changsha Cityscape

Excellent views of the Xiang River winding through the dense skyscraper clusters of Changsha during the descent.

Yellow Sea Coastline

Panoramic views of the Yantai shoreline and the rugged cliffs of the Shandong Peninsula during the initial climb.

East China Plains

A vast geometric tapestry of agricultural plots and aquaculture ponds across the Jiangsu and Anhui provinces.

Lower Yangtze Delta

Distant views of the massive shipping traffic and urban sprawl near the Nanjing and Wuhu corridor.

Lushan Foothills

As the plane heads south, look for the misty peaks of the northern Jiangxi mountain ranges to the far east.