At Xianyang in Xi'an: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Wei River (meandering below), Qinling Mountains (southern horizon), Xi'an urban sprawl (receding behind), Guanzhong Plain (northern expanse).

When taking off from Xianyang (XIY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Xianyang typically departs to the north or northeast, and the left side offers views of the Wei River valley and the Qinling Mountains rising dramatically to the south. The right side faces the flatter, less distinctive terrain of the Guanzhong Plain extending northward. Notable sights include: Wei River (meandering below), Qinling Mountains (southern horizon), Xi'an urban sprawl (receding behind), Guanzhong Plain (northern expanse).

When landing at Xianyang (XIY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Xianyang typically uses runways 02/20 (north-south orientation). On approach from the north or landing northbound, the left side offers views of the Wei River valley and the urban sprawl of Xi'an city proper. The right side faces less developed terrain and industrial zones with fewer distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: Wei River (winding through the valley below), Xi'an urban grid and high-rises, Xianyang city center to the west, agricultural plains of the Guanzhong Basin.

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