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KWL → TYN
Which side of the plane to sit from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin) to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the iconic Guilin karst landscape during departure and the dramatic, eroded patterns of the Loess Plateau as you descend into Taiyuan.
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Guilin Karst Peaks
Breathtaking top-down views of the limestone 'sugar-loaf' mountains immediately after takeoff from Guilin.
Daba Mountains
Rugged, high-altitude terrain as the flight crosses the border regions of Hubei and Shaanxi.
Yellow River Gorges
The winding path of the Yellow River cutting through the sediment-rich canyons of the Loess Plateau.
Loess Plateau Terraces
Extensive agricultural terracing and unique geological erosion patterns characteristic of Shanxi Province.
Book an afternoon flight to see the sun illuminate the deep textures of the Loess Plateau. Ensure you are at the window shortly after takeoff, as the karst formations appear quickly and are best viewed before reaching higher cruising altitudes.
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Li River Valley
Views of the winding Li River snaking through the landscape southeast of the flight path.
Dongting Lake
On clear days, the vast expanse of China's second-largest freshwater lake can be seen in the distance.
Zhengzhou Metropolis
The sprawling urban center of Henan province, highlighting the density of the North China Plain.
Taihang Mountains
The massive mountain range that marks the eastern boundary of the Shanxi plateau, visible during the final descent.
The right side is excellent for spotting large bodies of water and major urban centers. In winter, the Taihang Mountains often have snow-capped peaks that provide a beautiful contrast against the brown tones of the northern plains.
Book Hotels in TaiyuanDistance: 1,414 km (879 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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