The approach provides excellent views of the Bogd Khan Uul protected area and the Tuul River valley leading toward Ulaanbaatar.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the dense urban sprawl of Beijing to the rugged Yan Mountains and the expansive, desolate beauty of the Gobi Desert.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the flat Eastern Steppe to the rugged foothills of the Khentii Mountains and the scenic Terelj National Park area.