PEK → TSE

Yanshan Ridges

Rugged, forested mountain terrain that provides a dramatic backdrop shortly after departing Beijing.

Central Gobi Expanse

A vast, mesmerizing landscape of gravel plains, rocky outcrops, and shifting sand dunes across the Mongolian border.

Altai Glaciers

The route's highlight, featuring jagged snow-capped peaks and deep glacial valleys where China, Russia, and Kazakhstan meet.

Tengiz Salt Lakes

A collection of shimmering, shallow salt lakes and wetlands visible as the aircraft descends into the Astana region.

Beijing Metropolis

Spectacular views of the sprawling capital and the surrounding mountain basins immediately after takeoff.

The Great Wall

Visible sections of the historic Ming Dynasty wall winding along the mountain ridges northwest of the city.

Yellow River Loop

The dramatic Ordos Loop where the Yellow River bends around the high-altitude desert plateau.

Qilian Foothills

Distant, hazy glimpses of the massive snow-capped peaks that define the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.