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TYN → KWL
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Qinling Mountain range and the iconic limestone karst peaks of Guilin during the final approach.
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Qinling Mountains
The massive mountain range that serves as the natural boundary between North and South China.
Han River
A major tributary of the Yangtze River, cutting through deep valleys and gorges.
Enshi Highlands
Rugged mountainous terrain and deep canyons characteristic of the Hubei-Hunan border region.
Guilin Karst Peaks
The world-famous limestone gumdrop mountains that define the Guilin landscape on descent.
Li River Valley
The winding Li River snaking through the karst formations as the plane enters the Guangxi region.
The right side is the prime choice for the descent into Guilin. For the best photography of the karst peaks, choose a mid-afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the western faces of the limestone hills. The crossing of the Qinling ridge is a major geographic highlight mid-flight.
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Taiyuan Cityscape
Views of the Fen River and the urban expansion of Taiyuan shortly after takeoff.
Yellow River Sanmenxia
The historic Yellow River winding through the border of Shanxi and Henan provinces.
Mount Heng
One of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, visible as you cross into southern territory.
Xiang River Plains
The lush green agricultural heartland of Hunan province stretching toward the horizon.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Look out early for the Yellow River crossing and later for the sacred peaks of Mount Heng in Hunan. The transition from the yellow-brown loess landscape to lush green valleys is most striking on this side.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,414 km (879 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Arrival: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Route Type: Domestic
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