At Haixi Delingha Airport in Delingha: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Qinghai Salt Lakes (Chaerhan Salt Lake region), Kunlun Mountains to the south, Qaidam Basin desert floor, scattered salt mining operations and evaporation ponds.

When taking off from Haixi Delingha Airport (HXD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing from HXD, aircraft typically climb northwestward or northeastward. The left side offers views of the Qaidam Basin's dramatic terrain, including the Qinghai salt lakes and surrounding mountains. The right side faces relatively flat, featureless desert with less visual interest during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Qinghai Salt Lakes (Chaerhan Salt Lake region), Kunlun Mountains to the south, Qaidam Basin desert floor, scattered salt mining operations and evaporation ponds.

When landing at Haixi Delingha Airport (HXD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Delingha Airport's primary runway orientation (09/27) means most approaches come from the east. Left-side seats offer views of the Qaidam Basin's distinctive salt lakes and the surrounding Qilian Mountains to the south and west during descent. Right-side views show mostly flat, featureless desert terrain. Notable sights include: Qarhan Salt Lake (massive white salt flats), Qilian Mountains (snow-capped peaks to the southwest), Delingha city grid (visible during final approach), Gobi Desert plains.

The best window seat at Haixi Delingha Airport (HXD) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Delingha (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.