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CTU → HET
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Baita International Airport (Hohhot)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a stunning view of the high-altitude transition from the Tibetan Plateau's edge to the golden dunes of the Mu Us Desert.
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Min Mountains
Snow-capped peaks of the eastern Tibetan Plateau visible shortly after takeoff from Chengdu.
Qinling Mountains
The massive geographical divider between Northern and Southern China with rugged ridgelines.
Mu Us Desert
Vast stretches of desert landscape showing the contrast between sand dunes and reforestation projects.
Ordos New District
View the unique urban planning of Kangbashi and the Ordos plateau before descent.
Seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while capturing the crisp shadows of the Qinling range. In winter, look for the snow line clearly defining the high-altitude plateaus.
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Sichuan Basin
The densely populated and often misty basin surrounding the Chengdu metropolis.
Taibai Peak
The highest point of the Qinling range, often visible as a prominent summit to the east.
Yellow River Loop
The iconic 'U' turn of the Yellow River as it carves through the Loess Plateau.
Loess Terraces
Intricate agricultural terracing patterns unique to the Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Yellow River. Use a polarizing filter if taking photos to cut through the haze often found over the Sichuan Basin and Loess Plateau.
Book Hotels in HohhotDistance: 1,344 km (835 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: HET (40.851398, 111.823997)
Route Type: Domestic
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