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PEK → WUA
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Wuhai Airport (Wuhai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Beijing urban sprawl into the rugged Taihang Mountains, followed by the intricate erosion patterns of the Loess Plateau and the grand bends of the Yellow River near Wuhai.
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Beijing Urban Core
Aerial perspectives of Beijing's massive urban grid and skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from PEK.
Taihang Mountains
Dramatic views of the jagged peaks and deep canyons that separate the North China Plain from the plateau.
Loess Plateau
Intricate and artistic erosion patterns and terraced agricultural fields across Shanxi province.
Yellow River Bends
Multiple sightings of the mighty Yellow River as it snakes through the arid landscapes of northern China.
Wuhai Lake
The stunning sight of a massive blue reservoir surrounded by desert dunes during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the most consistent sunlight throughout the flight, as you are traveling westward. This side is particularly spectacular during late afternoon flights when the sun reflects off the Yellow River and Wuhai Lake. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes after takeoff for the mountain transitions.
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The Great Wall
Potential views of the Badaling and Juyongguan sections of the Wall winding over mountain ridges.
Guanting Reservoir
A large, beautiful body of water surrounded by mountains located just northwest of Beijing.
Yinshan Mountains
The rugged northern range that guards the Inner Mongolian border, visible in the distance.
Wind Farm Clusters
Massive arrays of wind turbines dotting the landscape of the Inner Mongolian steppe.
Ulan Buh Desert
Expansive views of golden sand dunes as the aircraft descends toward Wuhai Airport.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Great Wall shortly after departure. If the flight is in the early morning, the lighting on the northern mountain faces is exceptionally clear. Watch for the sharp contrast where the green grasslands transition into the sands of the Ulan Buh Desert.
Book Hotels in WuhaiDistance: 835 km (519 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: WUA (39.7934, 106.7993)
Route Type: Domestic
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