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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic geographic transition, showcasing the rugged Karst topography of Guizhou, the massive Qinling mountain divide, and the sharp escarpments of the Taihang Mountains during the descent into Beijing.

Left Side Highlights
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Guiyang Karst Landscape

Unique limestone formations and cone-shaped hills surrounding the Longdongbao area immediately after takeoff.

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Qinling Mountains

The massive mountain range acting as the natural boundary between North and South China, featuring snow-capped peaks in winter.

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Loess Plateau

View the intricate erosion patterns and terraced fields of Shaanxi province's unique yellow earth landscape.

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Taihang Mountains

Dramatic cliffs and deep canyons that mark the transition from the high plateaus to the North China Plain.

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Juyongguan Great Wall

Visible during specific western arrival patterns into PEK, winding across the ridges of the Jundu Mountains.

Choose a window seat on the left (typically seat A) to avoid the direct glare of the afternoon sun while flying north. For morning flights, this side provides soft lighting perfect for photographing the Qinling ridges. Keep your camera ready about 30-40 minutes before landing to catch the Taihang mountain range as the plane begins its descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Yangtze River Crossing

Aerial view of the winding Yangtze River as the flight path crosses from Guizhou into the central provinces.

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Central China Plains

A vast patchwork of agricultural fields in Henan and Hebei provinces, creating a colorful geometric mosaic.

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Yellow River

Look for the distinct silty brown waters of China's mother river cutting through the northern plains.

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Tianjin Megacity

On clear days, the massive urban sprawl and industrial zones of the Tianjin port area are visible to the east.

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Beijing CBD Skyline

If landing from the south, the right side offers views of the China Zun and other skyscrapers in Beijing's financial district.

The right side (typically seat F) is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the North China Plain. It provides a better view of the massive urban clusters of the Jing-Jin-Ji megalopolis during the final approach. If flying in summer, look for massive thunderhead clouds that frequently form over the plains in the afternoon.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,756 km (1,091 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min

Departure: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)

Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)

Route Type: Domestic

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