ULN → PEK

Bogd Khan Mountain

A sacred peak south of Ulan Bator, visible immediately after takeoff.

Central Gobi Dunes

Observation of sand formations and salt pans in the heart of the desert.

Yin Mountains

The dramatic jagged range that separates the Inner Mongolian plateau from the North China Plain.

Badaling Great Wall

Keep a sharp eye out during the descent to spot the winding stone fortifications on the ridgelines.

Ming Tombs Area

Aerial view of the lush valleys containing the imperial burial sites north of the city.

Khentii Mountains

View the southern edges of the wilderness that surrounds the Mongolian capital.

Gobi Steppe

The vast transition from the rolling green hills of Mongolia to the arid desert plains.

Erenhot Border

Spot the clear geographic and urban transition at the Mongolia-China border crossing.

Miyun Reservoir

On specific approach paths, this large body of water serves as a landmark for the Beijing descent.

Eastern Beijing

Glittering views of the Chaoyang district skyscrapers if landing from the north.