PEK → LXA

The Great Wall

Spot the ancient fortifications snaking across the ridgelines north of Beijing shortly after takeoff.

Loess Plateau

Intricate terraced agricultural patterns and deep silt canyons characteristic of central China.

Qilian Mountains

Glacier-capped peaks marking the transition to the high-altitude Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Qinghai Lake

China's largest lake, a deep sapphire blue expanse surrounded by high-altitude grasslands.

Namtso Lake

The 'Heavenly Lake,' one of Tibet's most beautiful sacred sites, surrounded by snow-capped peaks.

Nyenchen Tanglha Range

Majestic 7,000-meter peaks that dominate the horizon just before the descent into Lhasa begins.

Beijing Skyline

Aerial views of the sprawling capital and the Olympic park area during the initial climb.

Qinling Mountains

The massive natural boundary between North and South China, often featuring dramatic cloud play.

Yellow River Meanders

The iconic 'S' curves of the Yellow River as it cuts through the Loess Plateau's unique canyons.

Himalayan Vistas

Distant views of the eastern Himalayan peaks as the aircraft turns toward the Lhasa valley.

Yarlung Tsangpo River

The wide, braided riverbed of the Yarlung Tsangpo visible during the final descent into Lhasa.