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Which side of the plane to sit from Tunxi International Airport (Huangshan) to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Taihang Mountains' dramatic eastern cliffs and the majestic crossings of both the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers.
Lake Taiping
A vast and serene reservoir nestled among the mountains north of Huangshan, known for its emerald waters.
Yangtze River
A massive crossing over Asia's longest river, typically filled with heavy industrial shipping traffic.
Yellow River
The Mother River of China, appearing as a wide silt-laden ribbon near the transition to the loess plateau.
Taihang Escarpment
Dramatic vertical cliffs that mark the sharp geographical boundary between the North China Plain and the Shanxi Plateau.
Jinzhong Basin
The historic region south of Taiyuan, dotted with ancient walled cities and traditional Shanxi architecture.
This side is superior for observing the geographical transition from the low-lying North China Plain to the high Shanxi Plateau. Look for the massive Yellow River bridges near Zhengzhou. Morning flights are ideal to avoid glare and see the Taihang cliffs in full sunlight.
Huangshan Massif
View of the granite peaks and pine forests of the Yellow Mountains immediately after departure from Tunxi.
Dabie Mountains
Rugged terrain along the border of Anhui and Hubei provinces providing a dense green mountainous backdrop.
Mount Song
Home to the Shaolin Temple, visible as a prominent sacred peak rising from the Henan plains.
Zhengzhou Skyline
The sprawling capital of Henan province and a major transport hub visible as a dense urban center.
Fen River Valley
The agricultural heartland of Shanxi appearing as the flight descends into the Taiyuan basin.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine obstruction of the Huangshan peaks. Afternoon flights will face the sun, which can make photography difficult but offers beautiful golden hour lighting over the Fen River during the final descent.
Distance: 1,031 km (641 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: TXN (29.73329925537109, 118.25599670410156)
Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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