LXA → PEK

Nyenchen Tanglha Range

Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks exceeding 7,000 meters shortly after departure from Lhasa.

Namtso Lake

On clear days, the brilliant turquoise waters of one of Tibet's most sacred lakes can be seen to the north.

Ordos Desert

The golden sands and shifting dunes of the Mu Us Desert as the plane crosses the Yellow River loop.

Great Wall of China

Visible sections of the Ming-era wall snaking over the ridges of the Yanshan Mountains during the descent.

Taihang Mountains

The dramatic eastern edge of the Loess Plateau where the highlands drop off into the North China Plain.

Yarlung Tsangpo River

Follow the winding path of the world's highest major river immediately after takeoff from Gonggar.

Eastern Himalayas

Distant views of massive peaks to the south, marking the edge of the Tibetan Plateau.

Qinling Mountains

The vast green barrier that separates Northern and Southern China, often visible mid-flight.

Xi'an and Wei River

Aerial perspective of the ancient capital area and the fertile river valley central to Chinese history.

North China Plain

The patchwork of agricultural fields and dense urban clusters visible during the final approach to Beijing.