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TSN → LHW
Which side of the plane to sit from Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (Lanzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the northern Taihang mountain ridges, potential glimpses of the Great Wall, and a more direct view of the Yellow River's northern loop before landing.
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Great Wall Sections
Fragmentary remnants of the Ming-era Great Wall snaking along the ridges of the Shanxi mountains.
Wutai Shan Peaks
Distant views of the high, sacred peaks of the northern Taihang range, often snow-capped in winter.
Yellow River Crossing
A stunning view of the silty Yellow River as it loops through the arid landscape near the Gansu border.
Desert Fringe
The landscape becomes increasingly arid, showing the transition to the edge of the Tengger Desert.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep a keen eye out during the middle of the flight for the narrow ridges where the Great Wall is located. As you descend into Lanzhou, the dramatic contrast between the yellow mountains and the industrial valley is most striking from this side.
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Hebei Urban Hubs
Aerial views of Shijiazhuang's sprawling urban layout and industrial architecture.
Southern Taihang
The southern portion of the range features deep limestone valleys and dramatic escarpments.
Loess Terraces
Intricate man-made agricultural terracing carved into the yellow earth of the plateau.
Erosion Gorges
Deeply incised natural gullies and canyons characteristic of the Loess Plateau's unique geology.
Choose a window seat on the left for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better contrast for photographing the intricate patterns of the Loess Plateau. Look down about 40 minutes into the flight for the transition from the flat North China Plain to the rugged mountains.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,239 km (770 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Arrival: LHW (36.5152015686, 103.620002747)
Route Type: Domestic
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