KRL → HMI

Bosten Lake

China's largest inland freshwater lake appears as a brilliant blue jewel contrasted against the surrounding arid landscape shortly after departing Korla.

Southern Tianshan Range

Continuous views of the rugged, snow-capped ridges that define the northern border of the Tarim Basin.

Turpan-Hami Basin

Witness the dramatic elevation drop toward one of the lowest points on Earth, showcasing unique red-sandstone formations.

Lanzhou-Xinjiang High-Speed Rail

Look for the thin line of the high-speed railway cutting through the desert, a feat of modern engineering visible against the barren floor.

Taklamakan Desert Fringe

The northern edge of the 'Sea of Death' displays shifting dunes and vast, desolate sand sheets stretching toward the horizon.

Konqi River Oases

A thin ribbon of green vegetation follows the river path, showing the vital lifeline that sustains the region's ancient Silk Road settlements.

Lop Nur Basin

In the distance to the southeast, the salt crusts and 'Ear' of the Lop Nur region shimmer in the heat haze.

Hami Wind Farms

As you approach Hami, thousands of wind turbines appear in the Gobi desert, forming one of China's largest renewable energy clusters.