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DAT → TYN
Which side of the plane to sit from Datong Airport (Datong) to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic North China mountain ranges, specifically the sacred Mount Heng and the remote peaks of Wutai Mountain during the short southbound journey.
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Mount Heng Range
View the rugged ridges of the Northern Great Mountain shortly after departing Datong.
Wutai Mountain
On clear days, the high-altitude peaks of this renowned Buddhist sacred site appear to the southeast.
Xinzhou Basin
A large, fertile agricultural depression nestled between the central Shanxi mountain chains.
Taiyuan Cityscape
Panoramic views of the expanding urban sprawl and high-rises as the flight aligns for landing.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. The most dramatic mountain views occur within the first 20 minutes of the flight. During winter, look for the distinct snow lines on the higher summits of the Wutai range.
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Loess Plateau
Witness the unique deeply-eroded canyons and yellow-earth terraces characteristic of the region.
Yanmen Pass Area
The historically significant strategic gateway of the Great Wall located within the mountain gaps.
Fen River Valley
The primary river of Shanxi province guiding the flight path toward the Taiyuan basin.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to capture the 'golden hour' shadows over the Loess Plateau's intricate erosion patterns. Look for the ancient watchtowers and wall fragments scattered along the ridge lines near the border between Datong and Xinzhou.
Book Hotels in TaiyuanDistance: 268 km (167 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: DAT (40.060299, 113.482002)
Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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