Himalayas seen from the Tien Shan Range

Traveling from Beijing to Ashgabat took us over a massive stretch of land, passing through regions like the Gobi Desert, parts of Central Asia, and some of the world’s highest peaks, like the Himalayas and the Pamirs.

Even though hundreds of miles away, we still saw the majestic Himalayas and was awe-inspiring. While zoomed in, we did see incredible views of the Tibetan Plateau and the vast, snow-covered mountain ranges stretching for miles.
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It was quite interesting to see such a drastic change in landscapes—from the urban sprawl of Beijing to the rugged mountains of the Himalayas in only a few hours, and then finally to the more desert-like terrain of Turkmenistan. Remarkable to think that only around 70-80 years ago people still could not afford to enjoy these views.