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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior perspective of the Yellow River's dramatic geography, the dense peaks of the central Chinese mountain ranges, and the sprawling greenery of the Nanling Mountains.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Sanmenxia Reservoir

The grand bend of the Yellow River featuring dramatic silt-colored waters and irrigation networks.

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Funiu Mountains

Dense, forested peaks forming the eastern extension of the Qinling mountain system.

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Dongting Lake Edge

Distant views of the vast water basin of China's second-largest freshwater lake to the west.

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Changsha Skyline

Clear views of the Xiang River and the modern skyscrapers of Hunan's bustling capital.

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Nanling Ridges

Sharp, emerald-green mountain ridges that mark the natural border between Hunan and Guangdong.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the mountains. Watch for the sharp transition from the dry Loess Plateau regions to the lush, misty mountains of southern China. During the approach into CAN, you may see the northern reaches of the Pearl River.

Left Side Highlights
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Taihang Mountains

Rugged cliffs and deep valleys visible immediately after takeoff from Changzhi.

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Zhengzhou Horizon

Distant views of the Henan provincial capital and its sprawling urban footprint.

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Yangtze River

A massive silver ribbon cutting through central China near the Hubei and Jiangxi border.

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Gan River Valley

Verdant agricultural plains and winding river networks as the flight moves south.

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Jiulian Mountains

The final dramatic mountain barrier before the descent into the Pearl River Delta.

Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct glare while seeing the sun illuminate the Taihang peaks. Look for the massive bridge networks as you cross the Yangtze River near the halfway point of the journey.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,430 km (889 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min

Departure: CIH (36.247501, 113.125999)

Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)

Route Type: Domestic

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