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PEK → DAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Dachuan Airport (Dazhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Taihang Mountains and the massive Qinling range, providing more dramatic topographical contrast than the eastern plains.
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Taihang Mountains
Dramatic cliff faces and deep canyons forming the natural boundary between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.
Loess Plateau
Incredible patterns of soil erosion and intricate terraced farming unique to this high-altitude silt region.
Fen River Valley
A historic corridor through Shanxi province, dotted with ancient cities and industrial hubs nestled between ridges.
Qinling Mountains
The massive north-south climate divide of China, featuring high, often snow-capped peaks and dense forest cover.
Sichuan Basin Entry
The descent into the misty, lush green hills of the Dazhou region as the plane crosses the Daba Mountains.
The Loess Plateau is most striking in the afternoon when shadows emphasize the deep erosion gullies. During winter, look for snow on the high peaks of the Qinling range. This side is superior for seeing the dramatic 'wall' of the Taihang mountains early in the flight.
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Beijing Metropolis
Aerial views of the sprawling capital and the grand layout of Daxing International Airport shortly after takeoff.
North China Plain
A vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural fields and dense industrial clusters stretching across Hebei and Henan.
Yellow River Crossing
The iconic silty waters of the 'Mother River' winding through the landscape near the border of Henan and Shanxi.
Eastern Qinling Foothills
The gradual transition from the flat plains to the forested ridges that define the geography of central China.
Sit toward the front of the wing to avoid engine glare. Mid-morning flights are best as the sun illuminates the eastern slopes, highlighting the contrast between the yellow silt of the rivers and the green vegetation. Watch for the massive urban density around Shijiazhuang.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,293 km (803 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: DAX (31.1302, 107.4295)
Route Type: Domestic
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