ISB → PEK

The Karakoram Giants

Unrivaled views of K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrum massif within the first hour of flight.

Baltoro Glacier

One of the longest non-polar glaciers, appearing as a massive white vein cutting through dark granite peaks.

Taklamakan Desert

The northern edge of the 'Sea of Death', showing vast patterns of shifting sand dunes.

Tien Shan Mountains

The 'Celestial Mountains' visible on the far horizon as the flight crosses into China.

Gobi-Altai Region

The transition from the high desert to the rocky plateaus of Inner Mongolia.

Nanga Parbat

The westernmost bastion of the Himalayas, standing isolated and immense shortly after departure.

Kunlun Mountains

The massive range that forms the northern boundary of the Tibetan Plateau.

Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau

The 'Roof of the World' stretching to the south with its high-altitude lakes and barren beauty.

Yellow River Bends

The iconic Ordos Loop of the Yellow River as it winds through the Loess Plateau.

Taihang Mountains

The final mountain barrier before descending into the North China Plain towards Beijing.