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CAN → LJG
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Lijiang Airport (Lijiang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the karst hills of Guangxi to the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain during the descent into Lijiang.
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The crown jewel of the flight; the massive glacier-topped massif is clearly visible on the approach to LJG.
Jinsha River
The upper reaches of the Yangtze River carving deep, dramatic canyons through the rugged Yunnan terrain.
Wuling Mountains
Spectacular karst topography and dense forests visible during the middle segment of the flight over Guangxi.
Lijiang Old Town
The dense, tiled rooftops of the UNESCO World Heritage site are often visible during the final banking maneuvers.
The right side is essential for seeing the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. For the best photography of the snow peaks, book an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the western face of the mountain. Avoid seats over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the deep Jinsha River canyons.
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Guangzhou Skyline
Aerial views of the Pearl River Delta and the Canton Tower immediately after takeoff from CAN.
Nanling Mountains
The lush, green undulating peaks marking the border between Guangdong and Hunan provinces.
Erhai Lake
On the final approach, look for the ear-shaped alpine fault lake located near Dali to the southwest.
Cangshan Mountain
The prominent 19-peak mountain range that shadows the western shore of Erhai Lake.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your eyes peeled for the distinct blue waters of Erhai Lake and the high-altitude plateau landscape of Yunnan.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,364 km (848 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Route Type: Domestic
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