YIN → CTU

Ili River Valley

Panoramic views of the lush green pastures and winding rivers of western Xinjiang.

Bayanbulak Grassland

The vast alpine wetlands and high-altitude meadows of the central Tianshan region.

Eastern Tibetan Plateau

Rugged, high-altitude terrain with deep river gorges as you cross into Sichuan province.

Mount Siguniang

The iconic four peaks of the 'Four Sisters Mountain' rising majestically above the clouds.

Mount Gongga

On a clear day, the 'King of Sichuan Mountains' (7,556m) is visible to the south during descent.

Tianshan Range

Dramatic views of the northern Tianshan peaks and glaciers immediately after takeoff from Yining.

Sayram Lake

A potential glimpse of this deep blue alpine lake, known as the 'Atlantic's last tear', to the north.

Gobi Desert Fringes

The stark transition between the mountain glaciers and the arid basins of northern Xinjiang.

Qilian Mountains

Extended views of the massive, snow-covered Qilian range as the flight heads southeast.

Chengdu Basin

The dramatic drop from the high plateau into the misty, densely populated Sichuan Basin.