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NAY → DAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing) to Datong Airport (Datong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Great Wall, the Guanting Reservoir, and the urban transition from Beijing to the Zhangjiakou region before arriving in Datong.
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Beijing Skyline
A glimpse of the expansive Beijing metropolitan area and the central axis shortly after departure from Nanyuan.
Badaling Great Wall
The iconic serpentine stone fortifications visible along the mountain ridges north of the city.
Guanting Reservoir
A massive body of water nestled between mountains, often reflecting the sky with deep blue hues.
Zhangjiakou City
The 2022 Winter Olympic hub, featuring complex mountain terrain and modern urban development.
Datong Basin Farmland
A geometric patchwork of yellow and green agricultural fields contrasting with the dry loess plateau.
The right side is essential for spotting the Great Wall; look for it about 10-15 minutes after takeoff. For the best lighting on the Wall and the reservoir, mid-morning flights are ideal to avoid the harsh southern sun glare.
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Taihang Mountains
The dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the rugged limestone peaks of the northern Taihang range.
Yesanpo National Park
Aerial views of the Juma River winding through deep gorges and high mountain valleys.
Sanggan River
The historical river that flows through the Nihewan Basin, significant for paleontology and local agriculture.
Datong Volcanic Group
As you descend into Datong, look for the unique circular silhouettes of dormant cinder cone volcanoes.
Choose this side for late afternoon flights to enjoy the dramatic shadows cast across the mountain valleys. It is also the best side for viewing the ancient volcanic fields just before landing in Datong.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 250 km (155 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Arrival: DAT (40.060299, 113.482002)
Route Type: Domestic
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