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XIL → HET
Which side of the plane to sit from Xilinhot Airport (Xilinhot) to Baita International Airport (Hohhot)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Daqing Mountains (Yin Mountains) during the descent and provides a clear perspective of the massive wind farms on the Ulanqab plateau.
Daqing Mountains
The most significant landmark, part of the Yin Mountains, providing a rugged, craggy backdrop as you approach Hohhot.
Ulanqab Wind Farms
Vast arrays of white wind turbines dotting the high-altitude plateau, representing Inner Mongolia's massive renewable energy sector.
Central Steppe Plateaus
Expansive, flat plateau views that highlight the immense scale and isolation of the northern Inner Mongolian frontier.
Hohhot City Panorama
A full view of the regional capital's skyline tucked against the southern foot of the mountains during the final approach.
The right side is superior for photography during the descent into HET. Watch for the dramatic transition where the flat plateau suddenly drops off into the Hohhot plain. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting on the Daqing Mountain peaks.
Xilingol Grassland
The flight begins over the heart of one of China's most pristine grassland ecosystems, featuring rolling hills and grazing livestock.
Hunshandake Sandy Land
Golden sand dunes interspersed with shrubs and water patches, creating a unique desert-steppe mosaic to the south.
Daihai Lake
On clear days, the shimmering waters of Daihai Lake can be spotted to the south as the aircraft nears the Ulanqab region.
Inner Mongolia Highway Network
Observe the straight lines of the G6 and G7 expressways cutting through the vast plateau landscape.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harshest direct sunlight while viewing the Hunshandake sands. In winter, this side showcases the 'silver world' of the snow-covered southern steppe more clearly.
Distance: 481 km (299 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: XIL (43.91559982299805, 115.96399688720705)
Arrival: HET (40.851398, 111.823997)
Route Type: Domestic
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