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YCU → URC
Which side of the plane to sit from Yuncheng Guangong Airport (Yuncheng) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Loess Plateau's unique erosion patterns, the vast expanses of the Gobi Desert, and a stunning close-up of Bogda Peak during the descent into Urumqi.
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Loess Terraces
Intricate agricultural terracing on the Loess Plateau creating a mesmerizing geometric pattern across the hills.
Badain Jaran Desert
Views of the towering sand dunes and shifting sands of the Inner Mongolian deserts to the north.
Bogda Peak
The iconic 5,445m snow-capped summit of the eastern Tian Shan, visible in high detail during the approach to URC.
Dabancheng Wind Farm
One of China's largest wind power bases, featuring thousands of turbines visible as you descend toward Urumqi.
Hami Oases
Lush green patches of farmland contrasting sharply against the surrounding barren desert landscape.
The right side is unbeatable for the descent into Urumqi; Bogda Peak is the star of the show. Choose a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the scale of the wind farms and the mountain majesty. In winter, the desert landscapes covered in light snow provide a rare and beautiful crystalline appearance.
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Yellow River Curves
Soon after takeoff, catch views of the Yellow River as it snakes through the border of Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces.
Qilian Mountain Range
A massive sequence of snow-capped peaks and glaciers stretching along the Hexi Corridor for hundreds of kilometers.
Turpan Basin Margins
The rugged, colorful transition zones of the world's second-lowest depression appearing to the south during the final cruise phase.
Loess Plateau Gorges
Deeply incised valleys and terraced hillsides characteristic of the Shaanxi and Gansu highland geography.
Sit behind the wing for the best perspective of the Qilian Mountains. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the southern slopes of the mountains, providing excellent contrast for photography. Keep an eye out for the hidden oases scattered along the ancient Silk Road route.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,234 km (1,388 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 59 min
Departure: YCU (35.116391, 111.031388889)
Arrival: URC (43.90710067749024, 87.47419738769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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