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XIY → JZH
Which side of the plane to sit from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an) to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (Jiuzhaigou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the highest peaks of the Qinling range, including Taibai Mountain, and provides a more dramatic perspective of the transition into the high-altitude plateau.
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Guanzhong Plain
The fertile, historic cradle of Chinese civilization stretching west from the airport.
Taibai Mountain
The highest peak of the Qinling Mountains at 3,767m, often capped with snow or surrounded by a sea of clouds.
Baima Mountains
Dense alpine forests and sharp rocky escarpments typical of the transition to the Tibetan Plateau.
JZH High-Plateau Landing
A thrilling descent into Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport, which sits at over 3,400 meters surrounded by peaks.
This is the 'scenic side' for peak-baggers. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff for Taibai Mountain. Because JZH is a high-altitude airport, the approach can be bumpy; ensure your window is clean for high-shutter-speed photography of the mountain ridges.
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Xi'an Urban Sprawl
Aerial views of the sprawling southern districts of Xi'an immediately after takeoff.
Qinling Central Ridges
Deeply forested mountain ridges that mark the biological boundary between North and South China.
Jialing River Headwaters
The winding river valleys that carve through the rugged limestone terrain of southern Shaanxi.
Min Shan Vistas
The eastern edges of the Min Mountains as the aircraft nears the high-altitude plateau of Sichuan.
Sit toward the back of the cabin to keep the wing out of your photos of the Qinling ridges. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the green valleys of the Jialing River without glare.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 502 km (312 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Arrival: JZH (32.8533333333, 103.682222222)
Route Type: Domestic
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