SZX → URC

Yangtze River Crossings

Glimpses of the massive river systems and major bridges in central China as the route heads northwest.

Gobi Desert Vistas

An endless expanse of gravel plains, salt flats, and shifting sand dunes stretching toward the Mongolian border.

Bogda Peak

The 5,445-meter high holy mountain of the Tian Shan range, which dominates the horizon on the approach to Urumqi.

Oil and Wind Farms

Massive renewable energy installations and oil fields near Karamay visible in the distance during clear conditions.

Urumqi Oasis

The dramatic visual of a modern high-rise city suddenly appearing in the middle of a barren desert landscape.

Pearl River Delta

Aerial views of the dense urban grid and complex bridge networks of Shenzhen and Dongguan immediately after takeoff.

Guizhou Karst Topography

Dramatic limestone formations and deep river valleys as the flight passes over the southwestern highlands.

Qilian Mountain Range

Stunning views of high-altitude glaciers and snow-capped ridges marking the edge of the Tibetan Plateau.

Turpan Basin

The deep depression and the Flaming Mountains' red sandstone layers visible as you enter Xinjiang airspace.

Southern Tian Shan

Rugged alpine terrain and high-altitude lakes that define the southern borders of the Dzungarian Basin.