LHW → YZY

Qilian Mountain Range

Massive snow-capped peaks and high-altitude glaciers dominate the horizon for most of the flight.

Lenglong Ling Glaciers

Visible deep carvings and permanent ice fields at the eastern end of the Qilian range.

Alpine Meadows

Lush green high-altitude pastures that contrast sharply with the rocky peaks above.

Zhangye Danxia Landform

Vibrant, multi-colored rock formations visible in the distance during the descent into Zhangye.

Badain Jaran Desert Edge

Views of the vast, arid Gobi plains and distant sand dunes to the north.

Ming Dynasty Great Wall

Look for the weathered earthen remnants of the Great Wall stretching across the Shandan County plains.

Hexi Corridor Oases

Intricate patterns of irrigated farmland forming green belts amidst the surrounding desert.

Ancient Silk Road Path

The narrow strip of land that served as the primary trade route between China and the West for centuries.