URC → DSN

Tianshan Glaciers

Intense views of permanent ice fields and jagged peaks directly south of the flight path.

Flaming Mountains

The iconic red sandstone hills near Turpan, famous for their intense heat and striking erosion patterns.

Ayding Lake

The lowest point in China, situated in the heart of the Turpan Depression, visible as a salt-crusted basin.

Qilian Mountains

Distant but clear views of the snow-covered peaks bordering the Hexi Corridor to the south.

Yellow River Bend

The dramatic Great Bend of the Yellow River as it loops around the Ordos Plateau shortly before landing.

Bogda Peak

View the majestic 5,445m summit of the eastern Tianshan range shortly after takeoff from Urumqi.

Gobi Desert

Vast, desolate landscapes and ancient caravan routes stretching towards the Mongolian border.

Badain Jaran Desert

Distant views of some of the world's tallest stationary sand dunes in the northern landscape.

Renewable Energy Hubs

Massive wind farms and solar arrays dotting the Xinjiang landscape near the Hami region.

Ordos Kangbashi

The modern architecture of the famous Kangbashi district as you begin your final descent.