PEK → KJA

Ulaanbaatar Panorama

A clear view of the Mongolian capital sitting in the Tuul River valley, surrounded by sacred mountains.

Lake Khuvsgul

Known as the Blue Pearl, this massive alpine lake is one of the most pristine freshwater bodies in Asia.

Siberian Taiga

The landscape transforms into an endless sea of dark green coniferous forests as the flight nears Krasnoyarsk.

Yenisei River Tributaries

Intricate winding river systems and frozen floodplains visible during the descent into KJA.

Great Wall & Yanshan

Aerial views of the rugged mountain ridges and ancient defensive walls north of Beijing shortly after takeoff.

Gobi Desert Expanses

Dramatic textures of the Alashan Plateau and the vast, arid landscapes of the southern Mongolian border.

Western Sayan Peaks

Sharp, snow-dusted mountain ranges that define the border between Mongolia and the Russian Federation.

Continental Sunset

On evening departures, this side receives the full glow of the sun setting over the Central Asian horizon.