ZHA → PEK

Zhanjiang Coastline

Immediate views of the Leizhou Peninsula's turquoise waters and the busy shipping lanes of Zhanjiang Port.

Poyang Lake Basin

The vast expanse of China's largest freshwater lake system is often visible to the east during the cruise phase.

Yangtze River Crossings

Look for massive suspension bridges connecting industrial hubs along the Yangtze River corridor.

Bohai Bay

The flight often tracks near the coast, offering views of the Bohai Sea's distinctive shoreline and massive offshore wind farms.

Tianjin Port

One of the world's largest man-made ports, featuring thousands of containers and giant cargo ships during the descent into PEK.

Nanling Mountains

Aerial views of the lush, rugged peaks forming the natural border between Guangdong and Hunan provinces.

Wuhan Urban Cluster

A view of the sprawling metropolis divided by the massive Yangtze and Han rivers during the mid-flight segment.

The Yellow River

Watch for the distinctive silty-brown curves of the 'Mother River' as the flight enters the North China Plain.

Taihang Mountain Range

On the descent, the western horizon reveals the sharp ridges of the Taihang mountains bordering the Beijing plateau.

Beijing Western Hills

Dense forest cover and historical temple sites visible on the outskirts of the capital during the final approach.