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YUS → XNN
Which side of the plane to sit from Yushu Batang Airport (Yushu) to Xining Caojiabu Airport (Xining)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the sacred Amne Machin mountain range and the dramatic canyons of the upper Yellow River as you descend into Xining.
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Amne Machin Range
Stunning views of the perennial snow-capped peaks of this sacred mountain, which rises to 6,282 meters.
Longyangxia Reservoir
A massive, brilliant blue water body formed by one of the earliest major dams on the Yellow River.
Loess Plateau Transition
Watch the landscape shift from high-alpine tundra to the iconic terraced hills of the Loess Plateau.
Xining City View
A clear view of the provincial capital's urban sprawl as it follows the narrow valley of the Huangshui River.
The right side is essential for seeing the Amne Machin peaks. Book a window seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountain's glaciers. In winter, the contrast between the snow-capped peaks and the red earth of the lower valleys is particularly striking.
Book Hotels in XiningBayan Har Mountains
Fly directly over the rugged peaks that separate the Yellow River and Yangtze River drainage basins.
Source of the Yellow River
Distant views of the high-altitude wetlands and lakes that feed China's second-longest river.
Gonghe Basin
A vast high-altitude plain known for its extensive solar farms and arid plateau beauty.
Huangzhong District
As the plane approaches Xining, see the dense settlements and temples nestled in the mountain valleys.
Sit on the left for the best views of the vast, desolate plateau wilderness. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare from the western sun while looking toward the Kunlun range foothills.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 615 km (382 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: YUS (32.836388888900004, 97.0363888889)
Arrival: XNN (36.5275, 102.042999)
Route Type: Domestic
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