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PEK → TXN
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Tunxi International Airport (Huangshan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Taihang mountain foothills and the dramatic transition into the rugged granite peaks of the Huangshan range during the final descent.
Taihang Mountains
A long, rugged mountain range that defines the western edge of the North China Plain.
Yellow River Meanders
The iconic sediment-rich river carving a path through the landscape south of Beijing.
Huizhou Villages
During the descent into Tunxi, look for traditional white-walled, black-tiled architecture unique to this region.
Huangshan Granite Peaks
The legendary 'Yellow Mountain' peaks may be visible if the flight path approaches from the northwest, often surrounded by a sea of clouds.
Southern Anhui Forests
The landscape changes from flat farmland to dense, lush green hills as you enter the Huangshan region.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the mountains from the west. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of the flight for the best views of the Huizhou countryside and the jagged peaks of Mount Huangshan.
Tianjin Metropolis
Visible shortly after departure from PEK, showcasing the vast urban sprawl of northern China's major port city.
Bohai Gulf Coastline
On exceptionally clear days, the distant blue horizon of the Bohai Sea can be spotted to the east.
Lake Weishan
A massive freshwater lake system in Shandong province, appearing as a cluster of shimmering blue patches.
Lower Yangtze River
The wide, industrial artery of the Yangtze River as it flows through the plains of Anhui and Jiangsu.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the expansive river networks of the Huai River basin. During the winter, look for frozen patches on the northern lakes shortly after takeoff.
Distance: 1,160 km (721 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: TXN (29.73329925537109, 118.25599670410156)
Route Type: Domestic
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