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URC → TYN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi) to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a magnificent panorama of the snow-capped Qilian Mountains and the historic Hexi Corridor, coupled with a direct view of the Yellow River crossing.
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Bogda Peak
Close-up views of the 5,445m peak and its glaciers during the initial climb out of Urumqi.
Qilian Mountains
A long, continuous view of the snow-capped mountain range that borders the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Silk Road Cities
The green oases of Zhangye and Wuwei appear as vibrant patches against the surrounding desert.
Yellow River
A clear view of the iconic 'Great Bend' area as the flight crosses from Ningxia into Shaanxi.
Loess Plateau
Intricate terraced landscapes and deep canyons characteristic of the yellow-earth terrain before landing.
Book a window seat on the right for morning flights to see the sun illuminating the Qilian peaks. Keep your camera ready about 60-80 minutes into the flight for the best mountain views, and watch for the dramatic transition to the Loess Plateau during the descent.
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Distant views of the northern slopes of the Bogda range shortly after takeoff from Urumqi.
Gobi Steppe
Vast, desolate expanses of the northern Gobi desert with unique geological textures.
Solar Farms
Massive photovoltaic installations visible across the Gansu and Inner Mongolia border regions.
Inner Mongolian Plains
Transitioning from desert to the flat, agricultural plains of the southern Inner Mongolian border.
Choose this side on afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It is ideal for those interested in the vast, empty beauty of the northern desert and seeing the patterns of industrial energy developments.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,214 km (1,376 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 57 min
Departure: URC (43.90710067749024, 87.47419738769531)
Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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