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Tianshan Massif

Spectacular views of the main Tianshan range's glaciated peaks immediately after takeoff.

Taklamakan Edge

The northern fringes of the world's second-largest shifting sand desert visible in the distance.

Tibetan Plateau

A vast expanse of the high-altitude 'Roof of the World' with alpine lakes and permafrost.

Mount Siguniang

The iconic Four Girls Mountain peaks are often visible during the descent into Chengdu.

Min River Gorges

Deep, rugged river valleys carving through the mountains on the final approach path.

Bogda Peak

The highest peak in the eastern Tianshan range, visible shortly after departure from Urumqi.

Turpan Basin

Aerial views of one of the world's lowest depressions and the reddish Flaming Mountains.

Hexi Corridor

The historic Silk Road path stretched between the Gobi Desert and the Qilian Mountains.

Qilian Mountains

Continuous views of the northern slopes and high-altitude grasslands of this massive range.

Sichuan Basin Entrance

The dramatic transition from dry, high-altitude terrain into the lush, cloud-covered Sichuan Basin.