NLT → URC

Nalati Grassland

One of the world's four highest sub-alpine meadows, visible as a vast emerald carpet right after takeoff.

Central Tianshan Glaciers

Stunning views of perennial ice fields and 5,000-meter peaks that form the backbone of the region.

Alpine Tarns

Small, turquoise glacial lakes tucked into the high cirques of the mountain range.

Mount Bogda

On clear days during the approach to Urumqi, the iconic snow-capped Bogda Peak dominates the eastern horizon.

Sea of Clouds

Frequent cloud inversions in the mountain valleys create a mystical landscape of peaks poking through white mist.

Ili River Valley

Expansive views of the fertile valley floor and the meandering Gongnaisi River system.

Borohoro Mountains

The rugged northern branch of the Tianshan range featuring sharp ridges and seasonal snow.

Duku Highway

Glimpses of the famous mountain road snaking through steep canyons and high passes.

Schrenk's Spruce Forests

Dense, dark green coniferous forests carpeting the northern slopes of the mountains.