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PEK → XIL
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Xilinhot Airport (Xilinhot)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Great Wall of China and the dramatic ecological transition from the rugged Yanshan mountains to the vast Xilingol grasslands.
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Beijing Cityscape
Panoramic views of the capital's western and northern urban sprawl immediately after takeoff.
Badaling Great Wall
A stunning perspective of the historic fortifications snaking along the high mountain ridges.
Guanting Reservoir
The massive blue expanse of this reservoir located at the border of Beijing and Hebei Province.
Yanshan Mountains
Sharp, rugged peaks that mark the boundary between the North China Plain and the plateau.
Xilingol Steppe
The sudden transition into the rolling green hills and traditional pasturelands of Inner Mongolia.
Choose the left side (Seat A) for the most iconic views of the Great Wall shortly after departure. Morning flights are ideal as the sun highlights the eastern faces of the mountains. During summer, the grasslands are a vibrant green, while winter offers a stark, snow-covered contrast. Keep your camera ready about 10-15 minutes into the flight for the reservoir and the Wall.
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Miyun Reservoir
A vast bird's-eye view of Beijing's largest freshwater source and surrounding forests.
Wuling Mountain
The highest peak of the Yanshan range, often visible on clear days to the northeast.
Zhangbei Wind Farms
Hundreds of white wind turbines dotting the high-altitude landscape of the Bashang Plateau.
Inner Mongolian Plateau
A unique look at the high-altitude flatlands and seasonal lake beds.
Xilinhot City
A clear view of the 'Grassland Pearl' city layout as the aircraft descends into XIL.
The right side (Seat F) is better for seeing the expansive wind power projects and the Miyun Reservoir. This side often avoids the direct glare of the afternoon sun on northbound routes. Watch for the 'Obo' (traditional stone heaps) visible on some of the higher hilltops as you enter Xilingol airspace. If the flight approach path circles from the east, you will get a great view of the city center.
Book Hotels in XilinhotDistance: 430 km (267 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: XIL (43.91559982299805, 115.96399688720705)
Route Type: Domestic
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