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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Funiu Mountain range and the spectacular, multi-colored mosaics of the Yuncheng Salt Lake during the final approach.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Nanling Mountains

Cross the rugged border between Guangdong and Hunan, featuring dense forests and steep ridges.

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Xiang River Valley

Trace the winding path of Hunan's primary waterway as it flows through fertile agricultural basins.

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Funiu Mountains

Observe the high-altitude peaks of western Henan, often shrouded in mist during early morning flights.

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Yuncheng Salt Lake

Known as the 'Dead Sea of China', these colorful salt pans appear as a vibrant grid just before landing.

Book a window seat on the left for the approach into YCU. The Salt Lake is most vibrant in late summer and autumn when algae blooms create intense red and green hues. Morning flights provide soft lighting on the mountain ranges to the west.

Right Side Highlights
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Guangzhou Urban Sprawl

Aerial views of the Pearl River and the dense skyscrapers of the Tianhe District during initial climb.

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Yangtze River Crossing

A view of Asia's longest river as the flight passes the border of Hubei and Henan provinces.

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Mount Song

Distant views of one of China's sacred Five Great Mountains, home to the historic Shaolin Temple.

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Yellow River Bend

The silt-rich waters of the Yellow River are visible as a massive brown ribbon just south of the destination.

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Central Plains Villages

A bird's-eye view of the traditional loess plateau village layouts typical of southern Shanxi.

The right side is ideal for capturing the Yellow River crossing. To avoid heavy glare from the afternoon sun while flying north, choose an early morning departure for this side of the aircraft.

Top Activities in Yuncheng
Route Information

Distance: 1,322 km (821 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min

Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)

Arrival: YCU (35.116391, 111.031388889)

Route Type: Domestic

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