DIG → LXA

Meili Snow Mountain

Breathtaking views of the Kawa Karpo peak, the highest in Yunnan, shortly after takeoff from Diqing.

Nu River Gorge

Aerial view of the Salween River as it flows through incredibly deep and narrow mountain trenches.

Plateau Glaciers

Extensive ice fields and hanging glaciers that cling to the rugged peaks of eastern Tibet.

Nyenchen Tanglha Range

Stunning vistas of sharp, snow-capped massifs that dominate the northern horizon before landing.

High Altitude Lakes

Small, turquoise-colored alpine tarns scattered like jewels across the brown plateau terrain.

Eastern Himalayas

Distant but majestic views of the main Himalayan chain stretching along the southern horizon.

Yarlung Tsangpo River

Follow the winding path of one of the world's highest rivers as it carves through the Tibetan landscape.

Nyingchi Valleys

Glimpses of the surprisingly lush and forested valleys of the Nyingchi region during the descent.

Tibetan Settlements

Clusters of traditional white-walled stone houses nestled in fertile valley floors.