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TSN → KWL
Which side of the plane to sit from Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Taihang Mountains, the crossing of the Yellow River, and the iconic Karst limestone formations as you descend into Guilin.
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Taihang Mountains
A stunning view of the rugged mountain range that forms the boundary between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.
Yellow River Crossing
A prime view of the 'Mother River' of China as it meanders through the plains near Henan.
Zhengzhou Metropolis
The massive transport hub of Zhengzhou is clearly visible along the central corridor.
Qinling Mountains Edge
Views of the eastern spurs of the Qinling range, which marks the climatic divide between North and South China.
Dongting Lake
The second largest freshwater lake in China appears as a vast shimmering expanse in the distance.
Guilin Karst Peaks
The highlight of the trip: iconic limestone pillars and 'forests of peaks' appearing during the descent into KWL.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic entry into Guilin; the limestone karst topography is best viewed from this side during the final 20 minutes of the flight. Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the Taihang Mountains. Afternoon flights may face some glare, so morning is ideal for high-contrast mountain views.
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Aerial view of the Binhai area and the dense urban center of Tianjin shortly after takeoff.
Bohai Bay Coastline
On clear days, see the distant glimmer of the Yellow Sea coast as the plane turns south.
Jinan City
The capital of Shandong Province is visible as you fly over the eastern edge of the North China Plain.
Middle Yangtze Basin
View of the intricate canal systems and smaller lakes in the Hubei and Hunan provinces.
Mount Heng
Glimpses of the Nanyue Hengshan, one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, in southern Hunan.
Look out for the reflection of the sun on the Yellow River during midday flights. Morning flights provide soft lighting over the agricultural heartlands of central China. As you approach Guilin, the landscape transitions into hills, though the most dramatic peaks are often more central or to the right.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,691 km (1,051 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Departure: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Arrival: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Route Type: Domestic
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