Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Xi'an to Guilin. While the takeoff offers good views from the right, the landing approach from the left provides far more distinctive and memorable scenery—the Li River's karst landscape is one of China's most visually striking natural features and justifies choosing the left side for the overall journey.

During takeoff from Xianyang (XIY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Wei River valley and the Qinling Mountains to the south as the aircraft climbs southward from Xi'an. The left side faces north toward the Loess Plateau, which is less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Wei River (flowing east-west below), Qinling Mountains (southern horizon), Xi'an urban sprawl (directly below during initial climb), Zhongnan Mountains (distant southern peaks).

When landing at Liangjiang (KWL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Li River's dramatic karst landscape as the aircraft descends toward Guilin from the north. The distinctive cone-shaped limestone peaks are best seen from the left during the standard northbound approach. Notable sights include: Li River (winding through karst terrain), Karst peaks near Yangshuo (distinctive cone formations), Guilin city (visible on approach), Liangjiang Airport area (final descent).

The flight from Xianyang (XIY) to Liangjiang (KWL) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Qinling Mountains (major watershed divide), then descends through central Hunan province. Notable features include the Yangtze River valley to the east (not directly on route but visible from altitude), and the transition from the Loess Plateau's brown terrain to the greener, more humid landscape of southern China. The terrain gradually becomes more mountainous and forested as the aircraft approaches Guilin.