HLD → HTA

Hulun Lake (Dalai Lake)

One of the five largest freshwater lakes in China, appearing as a vast blue expanse against the golden grasslands shortly after takeoff.

Manzhouli Skyline

View the unique blend of Chinese and Russian architecture, including the massive Matryoshka doll square and the busy land port.

Sino-Russian Border

Observe the clear transition in land use and the physical border infrastructure separating Inner Mongolia from Zabaykalsky Krai.

Inner Mongolian Steppe

Endless rolling grasslands that transition into the more rugged, arid plains of the Russian far east.

Argun River Meanders

The river that forms the natural border between China and Russia, featuring intricate loops and oxbow lakes.

Yablonov Mountain Foothills

As the flight approaches Chita, the terrain becomes more mountainous with the rising ridges of the Yablonovy range.

Trans-Siberian Infrastructure

Catch glimpses of the railway lines and small station settlements that serve as the lifeline of this remote region.

Southern Taiga Edge

Watch the vegetation shift from open grasslands to the characteristic larch and birch forests of the Siberian landscape.