YIE → HET

Arxan Volcanic Field

Spot the distinct circular Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) craters and basalt landforms shortly after departing YIE.

Plateau Transition

Observe the ecological shift from the lush forests of the north to the increasingly arid Mongolian plateau.

Daqing Mountains

The rugged and rocky ridges of the Yinshan mountain range that create a dramatic backdrop for the approach to Hohhot.

Hohhot City Skyline

Clear views of the 'Blue City' as the flight descends, showcasing the blend of modern towers and traditional mongolian motifs.

Wind Farm Arrays

Numerous massive wind turbines standing in rows across the windy corridors of the Inner Mongolian plateau.

Greater Khingan Range

Dense larch and birch forests that cover the undulating peaks of northeast China's primary mountain range.

Xilin Gol Grassland

Vast stretches of high-quality steppe, often dotted with white yurts and grazing livestock during the summer months.

Xilin River Meanders

The intricate, silver winding patterns of the river as it snakes through the flat grassland basins.

Agricultural Mosaic

As the plane heads south, watch the landscape transition from wild steppe into geometric crop patterns.