The lingering fragrance of Chrysanthemum   菊香悠远 Chinese Noble Plants China Nature Symbols B-2938 B737-3Q8 Hainan Airlines » West Air  [+] 2000-09 "Golden ears of wheat and their floating fragrance mean good harvest" could be a translation of this livery's name. The bucolic scenery with happy birds flying around was another auspicious design standing out from the otherwise bland Chinese airline liveries in the early 2000s. It was the last of 10 special schemes unveiled at Hainan when delivered in December 2000. Image  ©  Martin Krause (PEK) Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns

Orchid   兰 Chinese Noble Plants China Nature Symbols B-2579 B737-33A Hainan Airlines  [+] 2000-13 As orchids often grow in mountains and deep valleys, they are regarded as noble and pure. The orchid is often associated with chaste and undefiled characters and people quietly elegant not angling for praise. They are one of the 4 Chinese Noble Plants. Image  ©  Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns

Plum Blossom   梅 Chinese Noble Plants China Nature Symbols B-2578 B737-33A Hainan Airlines  [+] 2000-09 Plum blossom usually bloom in winter or very early spring, when other plants are depressed by cold weather. On this account, plum blossom is associated with the characters of fame and wealth, unyieldingness and self-control. They are one of the 4 Chinese Noble Plants. Image  ©  Xu Zheng (CAN) Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns

Bamboo brings Peace   竹报平安 Chinese Noble Plants China Nature Symbols B-2937 B737-3Q8 Hainan Airlines » West Air  [+] 1999-09 Bamboo grows straightly and keeps green in winter, which is an indication of its firm and tenacious character. Moreover, bamboo is hollow inside, so it is regarded as modest, honest and upright by Chinese people since ancient times. In 2007 the aircraft was transferred to China West Air subsidiary and gained appropriate titles. Image  ©  Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns