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NAY → ENY
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing) to Yan'an Ershilipu Airport (Yan'an)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the rugged Taihang Mountain ridges and the intricate, labyrinthine erosion patterns characteristic of the Loess Plateau as you approach Shaanxi.
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Taihang Mountains
Spectacular cliffs and deep canyons that mark the dramatic boundary between the plains and the highlands.
Taiyuan Basin
Clear views of the industrial landscape and urban sprawl of Shanxi's capital city.
Loess Plateau Ridges
Stunning 'dragon-like' landforms created by thousands of years of soil erosion in the yellow earth.
Yellow River Bends
The iconic, silt-heavy river carving deep meanders through the arid Shaanxi landscape.
Choose the right side for the most iconic 'Northern China' scenery. For the best photography of the Loess Plateau gullies, fly during the morning when the shadows highlight the depth of the canyons. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the best mountain views.
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Aerial view of the sprawling southern residential districts and industrial zones of the capital.
North China Plain
The vast, flat agricultural heartland of China stretching toward the southern horizon.
Mount Heng Range
Distal views of the sacred mountain ranges in northern Shanxi province.
Fen River Valley
A glimpse of the fertile valley that serves as the historical heart of Shanxi civilization.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a broad perspective of the transition from the flat plains to the high plateaus of the interior.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 692 km (430 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Arrival: ENY (36.636902, 109.554001)
Route Type: Domestic
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