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HLH → HET
Which side of the plane to sit from Ulanhot Airport (Ulanhot) to Baita International Airport (Hohhot)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the vast Inner Mongolian steppe and the dramatic Daqing Mountain range that borders Hohhot to the north.
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Greater Khingan Range
The southern tail of the Daxing'anling mountains, featuring rolling hills and forested valleys.
Xilingol Grassland
Sweeping views of the quintessential Inner Mongolian steppe, often featuring wandering livestock and nomadic patterns.
Xilingol Volcanic Group
Distinctive flat-topped hills and extinct volcanic landforms typical of the Xilinhot plateau region.
Daqing Mountains
The rugged ridge line of the Yin Mountain system that serves as a dramatic backdrop to Hohhot during the final approach.
Hohhot City View
Comprehensive views of the 'Green City' as the plane aligns for landing at Baita International Airport.
The right side is highly recommended for the descent into Hohhot, as it provides a front-row seat to the Daqing Mountain ridge. For the best photography of the grasslands, afternoon flights offer excellent side-lighting that emphasizes the texture of the steppe. Keep an eye out for wind farms, which are common along this windy corridor.
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Ulanhot Cityscape
Aerial view of the 'Red City' and the Taoer River winding through the urban center immediately after takeoff.
Horqin Sandy Land
Observation of the transition between the eastern grasslands and the northern edges of the Horqin desert patches.
Inner Mongolian Farmland
Geometric patterns of agricultural plots typical of the fertile Liao River basin's upper reaches.
Rural Settlements
Small, organized village clusters scattered across the vast plains of eastern Inner Mongolia.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is better for observing the contrast between human agriculture and the natural steppe environment. During descent into Hohhot, you can see the sprawling industrial development on the city's eastern outskirts.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,012 km (629 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: HLH (46.195333000000005, 122.008333)
Arrival: HET (40.851398, 111.823997)
Route Type: Domestic
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