At Diwopu in Urumqi: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Tianshan Mountains (north/northeast), Urumqi urban sprawl (directly below/behind), Junggar Basin (south), Diwopu district industrial areas (immediate vicinity).

When taking off from Diwopu (URC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Urumqi's primary runways (09L/27R and 09R/27L) typically depart eastbound. Banking left during initial climb gives you views of the Tianshan Mountains rising dramatically to the north and northeast—the dominant geographic feature around the airport. The right side shows only the flat Junggar Basin extending southward. Notable sights include: Tianshan Mountains (north/northeast), Urumqi urban sprawl (directly below/behind), Junggar Basin (south), Diwopu district industrial areas (immediate vicinity).

When landing at Diwopu (URC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Urumqi's primary runways (09L/27R and 09R/27L) are oriented east-west. Landing from the east (runway 09), the left side faces north toward the Tianshan Mountains, which dominate the northern horizon. Landing from the west (runway 27), the left side still offers the best views of the Junggar Basin's open terrain and distant mountain ranges. Notable sights include: Tianshan Mountains (north), Junggar Basin (south and west), Urumqi urban sprawl (immediate vicinity), dried lake beds and salt flats (southeast).

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