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NAY → XMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is the clear winner, offering views of the sacred Mount Tai and the stunning Wuyi Mountains before providing a front-row seat to Xiamen's urban island landscape and the famous Gulangyu Island during landing.
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Mount Tai
Catch a glimpse of the most sacred of the Five Great Mountains of China in Shandong.
Dabie Mountains
Verdant green ridges and complex valley systems in the interior of central China.
Wuyi Mountains
Breathtaking UNESCO karst peaks and world-famous tea-growing regions in northern Fujian.
Gulangyu Island
The historic 'Garden on the Sea' visible during the final descent into Xiamen.
Xiamen Skyline
The modern towers and high-density urban planning of the Siming and Huli districts.
Ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Wuyi Mountains. On the approach into XMN, the right side usually provides a superior view of Xiamen Island's coastal density and the iconic Haicang Bridge.
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Yellow River Delta
View the massive sediment-heavy flow of the Yellow River as it snakes toward the sea.
Tianjin Megacity
The industrial heart and sprawling urban landscape visible shortly after departure.
Lake Hongze
Expansive views of one of the five largest freshwater lakes in China located in Jiangsu.
Yangtze River Delta
Impressive bridge networks crossing the lower Yangtze near the eastern coast.
East China Sea
The rugged coastline and sparkling blue waters of the Fujian province as you descend.
Best for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the East China Sea. Keep an eye out for the massive logistics hubs and shipping lanes near the coast as the plane turns for its final approach.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,702 km (1,058 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Arrival: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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