YKS → PEK

Yakutsk Cityscape

A rare aerial view of the world's coldest city built entirely on permafrost shortly after takeoff.

Greater Khingan Range

Dense, dark green larch forests and volcanic landforms of the Inner Mongolian mountain wilderness.

Inner Mongolian Steppe

The vast, rolling grasslands that once served as the heart of the Mongol Empire's territory.

The Great Wall

The ancient fortifications winding along the mountain ridges north of Beijing, visible during the descent.

Beijing Olympic Park

On clear days, the Bird's Nest stadium and the city's massive skyline are visible to the west during landing.

Lena River Basin

Massive braided river channels stretching south from Yakutsk, creating a labyrinth of water and sandbars.

Stanovoy Mountains

The jagged eastern peaks of the range that forms the drainage divide between the Arctic and Pacific oceans.

Heihe & Blagoveshchensk

The unique sight of the Russian and Chinese border cities facing each other across the Amur River.

Songnen Plain

The sprawling agricultural heartland of Northeast China, characterized by a patchwork of fertile fields.

Hebei Wind Farms

Clusters of giant wind turbines scattered across the hills as you approach the North China Plain.