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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the magnificent Yangtze River and the iconic Three Gorges landscape shortly after departure from Chongqing.

Right Side Highlights
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Three Gorges

Dramatic aerial views of the Qutang and Wu Gorges where the Yangtze River carves through steep limestone cliffs.

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Enshi Grand Canyon

Stunning karst pillars and deep fissures visible in the landscape of western Hubei.

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Wuhan Metropolis

The massive urban sprawl of Wuhan, clearly identified by the confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers and several major bridges.

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Southern Dabie Mountains

Dramatic ridgelines and several large reservoirs nestled in the valleys during the descent into Hefei.

The most scenic part of the flight occurs in the first 30 minutes. Look out for the Yangtze River's narrowest points early on. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will illuminate the river and valley walls from the south.

Left Side Highlights
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Daba Mountains

The rugged mountain range that forms the northern boundary of the Sichuan Basin, featuring sharp karst peaks.

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Shennongjia Forest

A glimpse of the dense, misty canopy of one of China's most famous primeval forest reserves and biodiversity hotspots.

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Han River Meanders

The winding blue curves of the Han River as it cuts through the Hubei plains toward the Yangtze.

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Northern Dabie Peaks

Ancient granite ridges that mark the transition from the central plains into the Anhui province region.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. This side provides a more expansive view of the dense mountain forests and the rolling hills of the northern Hubei province.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,043 km (648 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min

Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)

Arrival: HFE (31.78000068664551, 117.2979965209961)

Route Type: Domestic

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