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WUA → NAY
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhai Airport (Wuhai) to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Yellow River's iconic loop and the dramatic transition from the Loess Plateau into the rugged Taihang Mountain range.
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Yellow River Loop
Sweeping views of the Yellow River as it curves south through the Ordos region.
Mu Us Desert
The high-altitude sandy landscapes of the Ordos Plateau visible shortly after departure.
Taihang Mountains
A spectacular drop-off point where the high plateau meets the North China Plain via deep canyons.
Beijing Suburbs
The dense urban sprawl and grid layout of southern Beijing appearing as the plane descends.
The right side is essential for seeing the Yellow River's northern arc. Afternoon flights offer dramatic shadows over the Taihang Mountain cliffs, though sun glare can be intense. Watch for the sudden shift from rugged mountains to the flat, hazy expanse of the North China Plain about 30 minutes before landing.
Book Hotels in BeijingUlan Buh Desert
Vast stretches of yellow sand dunes and arid plains immediately north of Wuhai.
Yin Mountains
The rugged spine of the Lang Shan and Yin Mountains bordering the Inner Mongolian Plateau.
Ancient Great Wall
Remnants of the northern Great Wall sections snaking across the high-altitude ridges.
Guanting Reservoir
A massive blue reservoir framed by the mountains as you approach the Beijing basin.
Choose a morning flight for the best light on the Yin Mountains. This side provides a clearer look at the desert transition to the north and the expansive wind farms of Inner Mongolia. During winter, the high-altitude terrain often shows striking snow patterns that highlight the ancient geological folds.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 819 km (509 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: WUA (39.7934, 106.7993)
Arrival: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Route Type: Domestic
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