RLK → PEK

Yin Mountains

Aerial views of the Daqing Shan range, featuring dramatic rock formations and high-altitude plateaus.

Ulanqab Grasslands

Expansive stretches of the Inner Mongolian steppe, dotted with white wind turbines and pastoral landscapes.

Guanting Reservoir

A massive, shimmering body of water that marks the boundary between Hebei province and Beijing.

The Great Wall

Clear sightings of the Badaling and Juyongguan sections snaking across the mountain ridges during descent.

Juyong Pass

The historic gateway fortress nestled in the valley, visible as the plane clears the northern mountain barrier.

Yellow River Loop

Shortly after departure from RLK, catch a glimpse of the Hetao Plain and the great northern bend of the river.

Gobi Desert Fringe

The arid landscape of the Ordos Plateau visible to the south, showing unique desert-to-oasis transitions.

Taihang Foothills

The southern horizon is defined by the northernmost reaches of the massive Taihang mountain chain.

Datong Basin

Distant views of the industrial and historical hub of Datong as you fly east toward the North China Plain.

Beijing Skyline

If the flight path enters from the south, you can see the dense skyscrapers of the CBD, including the CITIC Tower.