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NAY → UYN
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing) to Yulin Yuyang Airport (Yulin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the iconic Loess Plateau landforms and the dramatic winding bends of the Yellow River as the flight crosses from Shanxi into Shaanxi province.
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Beijing Plain Exit
Aerial view of the southern Beijing suburbs and the sprawling logistics hubs near the former Nanyuan airfield.
Taihang Ridges
Dramatic limestone cliffs and deep-cut valleys where the North China Plain meets the mountainous interior.
Loess Terraces
Intricate, ancient agricultural terracing carved into the soft yellow silt hills of the Loess Plateau.
Yellow River Meanders
The muddy, powerful waters of the Yellow River snaking through narrow gorges at the border of Shanxi and Shaanxi.
For the best experience, choose a flight departing in the mid-to-late afternoon; the low sun angle highlights the deep erosion gullies of the Loess Plateau. The Yellow River crossing occurs roughly 45-50 minutes into the flight. Avoid seats directly over the wing (rows 12-20 on most 737s) to ensure an unobstructed view of the river bends.
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Northern Taihang Peaks
Views of the high-altitude peaks near Zhangjiakou and the transition toward the Mongolian Plateau.
Shanxi Wind Farms
Massive arrays of white wind turbines dotting the high-altitude ridges of the northern Shanxi province.
Mu Us Desert Fringe
The stark transition from the yellow earth of the plateau to the sandy dunes of the Mu Us Desert as you approach Yulin.
Yulin Industrial Hub
View of the modern energy and chemical industrial complexes that define the outskirts of Yulin city.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. As you descend into Yulin, watch for the 'Green Great Wall'—the massive reforestation efforts visible as distinct lines of vegetation attempting to hold back the desert sands. Clear winter days offer the sharpest visibility of the distant Mongolian plateau.
Book Hotels in YulinDistance: 608 km (378 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Arrival: UYN (38.35971, 109.590927)
Route Type: Domestic
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