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CTU â LUM
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Mangshi Airport (Luxi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled panorama of the eastern Himalayas and the Hengduan Mountains, including the majestic Mount Gongga and the dramatic deep-cut gorges of the Three Parallel Rivers region.
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Mount Gongga
The 'King of Sichuan Mountains,' a massive 7,556m peak standing prominently above the clouds.
Hengduan Mountains
A breathtaking sequence of snow-capped ridges and high-altitude glaciers stretching to the horizon.
Three Parallel Rivers
Stunning views of the Jinsha, Lancang, and Nu rivers carving deep, parallel gorges through the terrain.
Dadu River Canyon
Look down into the sheer cliffs and turquoise waters of one of China's deepest river canyons.
Tibetan Plateau Edge
Watch the dramatic transition from the low Sichuan Basin to the high-altitude plateau landscape.
Request a window seat away from the wing for the best mountain photography. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the peaks. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff as the transition to the high mountains happens quickly.
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Chengdu Plain
Vibrant green agricultural patterns visible immediately after departing from Chengdu.
Min River
Follow the winding path of the Min River as it exits the Sichuan Basin into the highlands.
Erhai Lake
From a distance, the distinctive crescent shape of Dali's famous lake can often be spotted.
Cangshan Mountains
The rugged eastern slopes of the Cangshan range visible near the mid-point of the flight.
Mangshi Gold Pagoda
The brilliant gold of the Menghuan Grand Shuitie Pagoda glinting during the final approach.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. It offers a more subtle beauty of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau's rolling hills and provides a great angle of Mangshi's golden architecture during the final descent into LUM airport.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 870 km (541 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: LUM (24.4011, 98.5317)
Route Type: Domestic
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