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XIY → WXN
Which side of the plane to sit from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an) to Wanxian Airport (Wanxian)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred as it offers superior views of the highest peaks in the Qinling Mountains, including Mount Taibai, and provides a better perspective of the Yangtze River winding through the rugged terrain of the Three Gorges region during the descent into Wanzhou.
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Mount Taibai
The highest peak of the Qinling Mountains, often capped with snow or surrounded by a sea of clouds.
Hanzhong Basin
A fertile, green agricultural plain visible to the southwest of the main mountain range.
Yangtze River
The mighty river becomes visible as you approach Wanzhou, cutting deep canyons through the limestone landscape.
Wanzhou Yangtze Bridge
Spot the impressive engineering of the bridges spanning the river as the aircraft aligns for its final approach.
The right side is exceptional during late afternoon flights as the setting sun highlights the dramatic shadows of the Qinling peaks. Be ready with your camera shortly after takeoff from Xi'an, as the crossing of the mountain range happens quickly. As you descend, watch for the terraced hillsides typical of the Sichuan Basin's eastern edge.
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Eastern Qinling Range
Dense, rugged mountain ridges that form the primary geographic divide between North and South China.
Han River
A major tributary of the Yangtze, visible as it snakes through the valleys of southern Shaanxi province.
Ankang City
A bird's-eye view of this riverside city nestled between the Qinling and Daba mountain ranges.
Daba Mountains
Lush, verdant peaks that characterize the border region between Shaanxi and the Chongqing municipality.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the distinct change in vegetation color and density once the plane crosses the main ridge of the Qinling Mountains, marking the transition to the subtropical climate zone.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 406 km (252 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Arrival: WXN (30.8017, 108.433)
Route Type: Domestic
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