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CTU → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of iconic Chinese landmarks, including the winding Yangtze River, the jagged peaks of Huangshan, and the island-dotted Qiandao Lake during the final approach.
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Yangtze River Bends
Dramatic southern curves and meandering channels of Asia's longest river as it flows through the middle reaches.
Huangshan
The legendary 'Yellow Mountain' granite peaks rising through the clouds, a highlight of southern Anhui province.
Qiandao Lake
The 'Thousand Island Lake' featuring vibrant turquoise waters and hundreds of forested islands during the descent.
West Lake
Hangzhou's historic UNESCO World Heritage site, often visible just before the final approach into Xiaoshan Airport.
Afternoon flights provide the most dramatic lighting for photographing Huangshan and the lakes. Seat yourself behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed downward view of Qiandao Lake during the frequent banking maneuvers before landing.
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Longquan Mountains
The green ridge bordering the eastern edge of the Sichuan Basin visible during the initial climb out of Chengdu.
Northern Wuhan
Distant views of the sprawling urban landscape and major bridge crossings of the Yangtze in northern Hubei.
Taihu Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible as a vast blue expanse to the north during the descent phase.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Keep a lookout for the dramatic transition from the flat Sichuan Basin into the rugged Daba Mountain ranges shortly after takeoff.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,580 km (982 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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