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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the lush mountains of the south to the iconic eroded landscapes of the Loess Plateau and the grand Qinling range.

Left Side Highlights
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Nanling Mountains

The initial ascent over the rugged green peaks marking the border of Guangdong and Hunan.

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Qinling Range

The massive east-west mountain range that serves as China's primary geographic and climatic divide.

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Loess Plateau

Stunning aerial views of the world's largest silt plateau, characterized by deep ravines and complex terracing.

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Yellow River Great Bend

The river's dramatic westward curve as it defines the boundary between Shaanxi and Shanxi.

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Ordos Basin Edge

The transition from the rugged plateau into the high-altitude plains of Inner Mongolia.

Book an afternoon flight to witness the golden hour light hitting the Loess Plateau, which creates deep shadows that reveal the intricate geological textures. Avoid seats over the wing to maintain a clear view of the deep river canyons.

Right Side Highlights
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Middle Yangtze River

Aerial perspectives of the massive Yangtze River and its surrounding fertile floodplains in Hubei.

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Wuhan-Changsha Corridor

Distant views of the sprawling metropolitan clusters of Central China's major economic hubs.

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Central Plains (Zhongyuan)

The vast, flat agricultural heartland of Henan, appearing as a patchwork of seasonal colors.

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Taihang Mountains

The eastern escarpment of the Shanxi plateau, featuring dramatic cliffs and steep drop-offs.

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Daqing Mountains

The rugged mountain range that rises sharply to the north of Hohhot during the final approach.

Morning flights are ideal for the right side to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the soft morning light on the Taihang cliffs. During the winter months, look for frozen sections of the northern rivers near the end of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,946 km (1,209 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min

Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)

Arrival: HET (40.851398, 111.823997)

Route Type: Domestic

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