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XIY â YNT
Which side of the plane to sit from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an) to Yantai Laishan Airport (Yantai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the Qinling Mountains at takeoff, the sacred peaks of Mount Song and Mount Tai mid-flight, and the scenic Shandong coastline during the descent.
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Qinling Mountains
A breathtaking view of China's primary geographic divide between north and south just south of Xi'an.
Mount Song
Look for the rugged peaks of the home of the Shaolin Temple rising abruptly from the Henan plains.
Mount Tai (Taishan)
The most famous of China's sacred mountains is visible near Jinan, appearing as a massive granite monolith.
Laizhou Bay
Enjoy the transition from agricultural fields to the sparkling blue waters and salt pans of the Shandong coast.
The right side is highly recommended for mountain lovers. For the best visibility of Mount Tai, look out the window approximately 60-70 minutes into the flight. Afternoon flights provide excellent golden hour lighting on the rugged terrain of the Qinling and Taihang ranges.
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Wei River Valley
Witness the fertile plains and ancient water systems of the Wei River immediately after departing Xi'an.
Yellow River Sanmenxia
Observe the dramatic silty bends and the historic Sanmenxia Dam area as the flight tracks eastward.
North China Plain Cities
Bird's-eye views of the dense urban grids of Zhengzhou and Dezhou as you cross the vast central plains.
Bohai Gulf Coast
The northern coastline of the Shandong Peninsula becomes visible as the plane maneuvers for its final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to get a clearer view of the Yellow River's path. In winter, this side offers better views of the snow-capped loess plateaus north of the flight path.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,182 km (734 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Arrival: YNT (37.40169906616211, 121.37200164794922)
Route Type: Domestic
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