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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Daba Mountains and the unique, densely forested peaks of the Shennongjia Forestry District, culminating in a view of the Longmen Mountain range uplift upon arrival.

Right Side Highlights
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Shennongjia Massif

Fly over the mysterious and lush primeval forests of the Shennongjia UNESCO Global Geopark in western Hubei.

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Daba Mountains

Cross the dramatic and rugged peaks of the Daba Mountains, which form a natural barrier between the Han River and the Sichuan Basin.

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Jialing River Gorges

Look down at the deep valleys and sharp bends of the upper Jialing River as it carves through northern Sichuan.

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Longmenshan Fault Line

As you approach Mianyang, see the dramatic rising terrain where the Sichuan Basin meets the foothills of the Tibetan Plateau.

The right side is best for mountain enthusiasts. Try to book a flight that arrives in Mianyang during the late afternoon to see the sun illuminate the eastern faces of the Longmen Mountains. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic terrain over Hubei and Shaanxi borders.

Left Side Highlights
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Dongting Lake Basin

Shortly after takeoff, catch distant views of the vast wetlands and water networks surrounding the Dongting Lake area to the north.

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Chongqing Periphery

Aerial views of the sprawling urban development and mountainous outskirts of the Chongqing municipality.

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Sichuan Basin Mosaic

A tapestry of intensive agricultural terracing and small villages characteristic of the fertile Sichuan Basin.

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River Confluences

Observe the winding paths of the Min and Jialing river tributaries cutting through the red-soil hills.

Choose a window seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Sichuan Basin's unique geology. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the heavy afternoon haze common in this humid region. Look for the distinct reddish hue of the soil which gives the 'Red Basin' its name.

Top Activities in Mianyang
Route Information

Distance: 893 km (555 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min

Departure: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)

Arrival: MIG (31.4281005859375, 104.74099731445312)

Route Type: Domestic

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