URC → CSX

Tianshan Southern Slopes

Rugged, ice-carved ridges visible during the initial climb out of the Urumqi basin.

Qilian Mountains

A massive wall of glaciated peaks along the border of Gansu and Qinghai provinces, visible at cruising altitude.

Qinling Mountains

The legendary mountain barrier that divides North and South China, often marked by a distinct change in cloud cover.

Yangtze River Basin

Broad views of the vast river network and wetlands as the flight descends toward the Hunan plains.

Changsha Approach

Glimpses of the urban sprawl and the Xiang River as the aircraft aligns for landing at CSX.

Bogda Peak

Look out shortly after takeoff to see the 5,445-meter snow-capped summit of the eastern Tianshan range.

Gobi Desert

Vast stretches of wind-eroded landscapes and rocky plains across the Hexi Corridor region.

Loess Plateau

The world's largest silt deposit featuring unique, deeply carved canyons and intricate terraced farming.

Yellow River Meanders

The Great Mother River comes into view as it winds through the northern Chinese provinces.