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XIY → YTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an) to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (Yangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides unparalleled views of the Qinling Mountains and the iconic granite peaks of Mount Hua shortly after takeoff, transitioning into the water-rich landscapes of the Yangtze River Delta.
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Qinling Range
The great mountain barrier separating northern and southern China dominates the horizon south of Xi'an.
Mount Hua
Spot the legendary steep cliffs and jagged peaks of one of China's most sacred mountains approximately 15 minutes after takeoff.
Songshan
The rugged terrain around the Shaolin Temple is visible as you fly past the Luoyang and Zhengzhou area.
Gaoyou Lake
A beautiful, large lake that signals you are entering the outskirts of the Yangzhou-Taizhou area during descent.
Yangtze Waterways
During the final approach, the dense network of rivers and the Grand Canal define the landscape below.
The right side is best for morning flights for optimal lighting on the mountains. Mount Hua is a major landmark usually visible about 15-20 minutes after departure from XIY; sit either in front of or behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the vertical rock faces.
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Yellow River
The historic Mother River is visible to the north, cutting through the edges of the North China Plain.
Zhengzhou Metropolis
A clear view of the sprawling urban center of Henan province and its massive high-speed rail hubs.
Agricultural Heartland
The vast, flat North China Plain showcases China's extensive grain production through geometric field patterns.
Hongze Lake
A major freshwater lake in Jiangsu province, marking the transition into the canal-heavy eastern plains.
Look for the Yellow River's distinctive silty color shortly after leaving Xi'an. This side is better in the late afternoon to avoid direct sun glare from the south. The North China Plain offers the most contrast during the harvest seasons of late spring or autumn.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,038 km (645 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Arrival: YTY (32.5634, 119.7198)
Route Type: Domestic
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