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CGO → LJG
Which side of the plane to sit from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (Zhengzhou) to Lijiang Airport (Lijiang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Qinling Mountains and the dramatic high-altitude peaks of the Hengduan range as you approach the Tibetan Plateau's edge.
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Qinling Mountain Range
The majestic natural boundary between North and South China, featuring rugged peaks and deep valleys.
Tibetan Plateau Fringe
The rising terrain of the eastern Tibetan Plateau, showing the transition from basin to high-altitude wilderness.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The iconic, glacier-capped peak of Yulong Xueshan, visible prominently as the plane descends into Lijiang.
Tiger Leaping Gorge Area
Dramatic vertical relief of the mountains surrounding one of the world's deepest canyons near the flight path.
The right side is highly recommended for the descent. As the plane approaches Lijiang Airport (LJG), Jade Dragon Snow Mountain appears as a massive, snow-dusted landmark. Late afternoon flights provide the best lighting for photography of the mountain peaks. Ensure you have a window seat clear of the wing for the most expansive mountain vistas.
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Zhengzhou Cityscape
Aerial view of the sprawling capital of Henan Province and the Henan Provincial Museum area shortly after takeoff.
Daba Mountains
Dense, forested mountain ridges that separate the Sichuan Basin from the northern plains.
Yangtze River Bend
Stunning views of the upper Yangtze River (Jinsha River) winding through deep valleys in Yunnan.
Sichuan Basin Mists
The characteristic sea of clouds and fog often found trapped within the Sichuan depression.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the central Chinese plains. Keep an eye out for the vast urban sprawls of Nanyang and potentially the outskirts of Chongqing depending on the specific flight corridor.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,564 km (972 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: CGO (34.519699096699995, 113.841003418)
Arrival: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Route Type: Domestic
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