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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side offers superior views of the Great Wall segments north of Beijing, the massive Guanting Reservoir, and the dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the Inner Mongolian Plateau.

Right Side Highlights
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Great Wall Fragments

Spot the ancient fortifications of the Badaling and Juyongguan sections snaking along the mountain ridges.

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Guanting Reservoir

A vast blue body of water that serves as a landmark during the transition from Beijing to the Yan Mountains.

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Yan Mountains

Dense and folded mountain ranges that create a natural barrier between the central plains and the northern plateau.

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Zhangjiakou Landscape

Views of the high-altitude industrial and scenic areas that hosted the 2022 Winter Olympic events.

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Mongolian Plateau

The sudden flattening of the terrain into high-altitude grasslands as you cross into Inner Mongolia.

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Daqing Mountains

The prominent northern mountain range that cradles the Hohhot plain on its descent path.

Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid direct glare and capture crisp photos of the Great Wall and reservoirs. Keep your window shade open starting 15 minutes after takeoff from Tianjin to catch the most scenic mountain transitions.

Left Side Highlights
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Tianjin Cityscape

Panoramic views of the Hai River and the modern urban sprawl of Tianjin immediately after departure.

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Taihang Mountains

The rugged western boundary of the North China Plain with its characteristic vertical cliffs and deep canyons.

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Sanggan River Valley

A winding river system that carves a fertile green path through the arid mountain terrain of Hebei and Shanxi.

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Southern Hengshan

Distant glimpses of the sacred peaks that form the southern landscape of the Datong Basin.

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Hohhot Approach

Final views of the expanding capital of Inner Mongolia as the plane aligns for landing at Baita International.

Choose a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Taihang mountain ridges. Afternoon flights are ideal for the left side as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the mountains, highlighting the dramatic elevation changes.

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Route Information

Distance: 508 km (316 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 51 min

Departure: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)

Arrival: HET (40.851398, 111.823997)

Route Type: Domestic

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