PEK → ULN

Badaling Great Wall

Shortly after takeoff, look for the iconic stone fortification snaking across the ridgelines of the Yan Mountains.

Guanting Reservoir

A massive blue expanse of water nestled between the hills, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding dry terrain.

Zhangjiakou City

The 2022 Winter Olympics co-host city is visible as you exit the mountain passes into the plateau.

Central Gobi Desert

Vast stretches of gravel plains and shifting sand dunes that dominate the middle portion of the journey.

Mongolian Steppe

Infinite rolling grasslands dotted with occasional white gers (yurts) as you approach the capital.

Yan Mountains

Sharp peaks and deep valleys of the northern Hebei province immediately after leaving Beijing's airspace.

Trans-Mongolian Railway

Try to spot the thin, lonely line of the railway that runs parallel to much of the flight path.

Xilingol Grasslands

The eastern edge of the great Mongolian plateau, turning a vibrant green during the summer months.

Erenhot Border

The crossing point between China and Mongolia, marked by industrial development and large dinosaur statues (if low enough).

Tuul River

A winding silver thread through the valley that guides the aircraft's final approach into Ulan Bator.