BPL → URC

Tian Shan Range

Constant views of the 'Celestial Mountains,' one of the longest mountain ranges in Central Asia.

Glacial Peaks

Identify high-altitude glaciers and permanent snowfields that feed the rivers of the region.

Coniferous Forests

Watch for the dark green bands of Schrenk's Spruce forests lining the northern slopes of the mountains.

Bogda Peak

During the descent into Urumqi, the majestic 5,445m Bogda Peak often becomes visible to the southeast.

Urumqi Skyline

A great perspective of the city as it transitions from the mountain foothills into the urban sprawl.

Ebinur Lake

Visible shortly after takeoff, this is the largest salt lake in Xinjiang and the lowest point of the Dzungarian Basin.

Dzungarian Basin

Vast stretches of the Gurbantünggüt Desert and arid plains extending toward the northern horizon.

Shihezi Oasis

Admire the impressive agricultural grids and green belts of this garden city, reclaimed from the desert.

Northern Silk Road

The corridor of the G30 highway and the Lanxin railway line cutting through the landscape toward Urumqi.