GOQ → XIY

Qaidam Basin Edge

Witness the transition from the high-altitude desert salt flats to the rugged mountain terrain.

Qinghai Lake

The crown jewel of the route, offering vast turquoise waters that contrast sharply with the surrounding terrain.

Qilian Mountains

Distant views of snow-capped peaks forming the northern boundary of the Tibetan Plateau.

Lanzhou Cityscape

A clear view of the city nestled in a narrow valley with the Yellow River winding through it.

Loess Plateau Terraces

Intricate, ancient agricultural terracing patterns that look like topographical maps from the air.

Kunlun Mountains

Dramatic views of the eastern Kunlun range with its sharp ridges and high-altitude valleys.

Gonghe Solar Park

Massive, shimmering blue arrays of one of the world's largest solar farms in the high desert.

Longyangxia Reservoir

The deep blue waters of the upper Yellow River trapped behind a massive hydroelectric dam.

Qinling Mountains

The dense, green forested ridges that mark the geographical divide between North and South China as you approach Xi'an.