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TYN → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic transition from the Taihang mountain ridges to the sprawling historical and modern landmarks of Beijing.
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Taihang Mountains
Rugged mountain ridges and deep canyons that mark the edge of the Loess Plateau shortly after departure.
The Great Wall
Visible segments of the ancient stone wall snaking across the mountain crests northwest of the capital.
Olympic Park
Aerial views of the Bird's Nest stadium and Water Cube during the standard approach from the southwest.
Guanting Reservoir
A massive reservoir nestled between the mountains and the plains near the Beijing city limits.
Zhongguancun Hub
Beijing's high-tech district with its dense clusters of corporate headquarters visible during descent.
Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun behind you, enhancing the clarity of the Taihang Mountains. On the final descent, look out for the Olympic Green; it is most visible when the flight approaches from the south on a clear day.
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Taiyuan Panorama
A sweeping view of the Fen River and the industrial heart of Shanxi province right after takeoff.
North China Plain
The vast, flat agricultural heartland of China extending toward the horizon to the east.
Beijing CBD
The striking skyline of the central business district, including the iconic China Zun tower.
Beijing Ring Roads
The geometric complexity of the city's concentric highway system visible during the final approach.
PEK Terminal 3
A full view of the massive, dragon-shaped terminal building just before the aircraft touches down.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as it avoids the harsh western sun glare. It provides a superior perspective of the immense scale of Beijing's urban development and the dense skyscraper clusters of the central business district.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 429 km (267 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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