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TYN → HET
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan) to Baita International Airport (Hohhot)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the Loess Plateau's erosion patterns and the spectacular 'Great Bend' of the Yellow River as the flight crosses into Inner Mongolia.
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Taiyuan Cityscape
A sweeping view of the Fen River and the high-density urban development of Taiyuan shortly after takeoff.
Loess Plateau Gullies
Incredible views of the deeply eroded canyons and unique terraced agriculture characteristic of the plateau.
Yellow River Great Bend
The flight path often passes near Pianguan, offering a bird's-eye view of the Yellow River carving through the mountains.
Wanjiazhai Water Project
Look for the massive dam and infrastructure where the Yellow River meets the border of Shanxi and Inner Mongolia.
Mongolian Steppe Transition
Watch the landscape shift from the rugged yellow-brown plateau to the flatter, greener expanses of the grassland.
Request a window seat forward of the wing to clearly see the Yellow River canyons. Morning flights are ideal as the eastern sun casts deep shadows into the Loess gullies, highlighting their intricate textures. In winter, the frozen Yellow River looks like a white ribbon from above.
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Outer Great Wall
Spot sections of the Ming Great Wall running along the mountain ridges between Shanxi and Inner Mongolia.
Yinshan Mountains
The formidable peaks of the Yinshan range provide a rugged backdrop as you approach the Hohhot basin.
Daihai Lake
A large, serene inland lake located in Liangcheng County, often visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Hohhot Arrival
Excellent views of the capital's modern skyline and the sprawling suburbs during the final descent into Baita Airport.
Sit on the right for the best chance to spot the Great Wall's ruins. Afternoon flights are better on this side to avoid direct sunlight glare. Keep an eye out for the Daihai Lake, which serves as a major landmark before the descent begins.
Book Hotels in HohhotDistance: 352 km (219 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Arrival: HET (40.851398, 111.823997)
Route Type: Domestic
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