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Which side of the plane to sit from Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan) to Changzhi Airport (Changzhi)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic ridges and deep limestone canyons of the Taihang Mountains as you descend into the Shangdang Basin.

Left Side Highlights
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Taihang Mountain Ridges

Dramatic views of the rugged peaks that define the border between Shanxi and Hebei provinces.

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Deep Gorges

Bird's-eye view of the narrow, winding river valleys carved deep into the limestone plateau.

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Changzhi Suburbs

Clear views of the transitioning landscape from high mountains to the industrial and residential outskirts of Changzhi.

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Highland Clouds

Frequent low-hanging clouds over the Taihang range create a mystical sea-of-clouds effect during morning flights.

Book an early morning flight to see the sun rise over the eastern Taihang ridges, illuminating the mountain faces. Because the flight is exceptionally short, keep your camera ready from the moment the seatbelt sign is turned off.

Right Side Highlights
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Fen River Valley

Visible immediately after takeoff from Taiyuan, showing the vital waterway of central Shanxi.

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Shangdang Basin

The expansive, fertile agricultural basin that surrounds Changzhi, visible during the final descent.

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Taiyuan Industrial Zone

A panoramic view of the heavy industry and infrastructure that characterizes the southern Taiyuan area.

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Western Loess Hills

Rolling hills characteristic of the Loess Plateau visible in the distance toward the west.

Choose the right side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side offers a broader perspective of the basin's geography as the aircraft maneuvers for its approach into CIH.

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Route Information

Distance: 172 km (107 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 17 min

Departure: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)

Arrival: CIH (36.247501, 113.125999)

Route Type: Domestic

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