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DIG → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Diqing Airport (Shangri-La) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Yulong Snow Mountain immediately after takeoff and a superior angle for the Pearl River Delta landmarks during the descent into Guangzhou.
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Yulong Snow Mountain
The 'Jade Dragon' massif is visible shortly after takeoff, showcasing its thirteen jagged peaks and glaciers.
Lijiang Valley
A clear view of the high-altitude valley containing the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lijiang Old Town.
Lake Erhai
Depending on the flight path, the ear-shaped alpine lake near Dali may be visible to the southwest.
Dinghu Mountain
Look for the lush greenery of China's first nature reserve as you cross into Guangdong province.
Canton Tower
On a clear day during the final approach, the iconic 'Slim Waist' tower and the Guangzhou CBD skyline appear in the distance.
This side is prime for photography. Use a high shutter speed for the mountain peaks. For the best lighting, take a morning flight so the sun is behind the aircraft, illuminating the snow-capped mountains and the Guangzhou skyline.
Book Hotels in GuangzhouHaba Snow Mountain
Catch glimpses of the 5,396-meter peak shortly after departure from the high-altitude Shangri-La plateau.
Jinsha River Bends
Watch the upper reaches of the Yangtze River as it carves deep, dramatic canyons through the Yunnan mountains.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
Fly over the 'Ten Thousand Peaks' forest, a vast landscape of limestone cone-shaped hills stretching across Guizhou.
Foshan Cityscape
As the plane aligns for landing at CAN, observe the dense urban development of the western Pearl River Delta.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction when viewing the steep mountain gorges. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the haze that often builds over the Pearl River Delta by late afternoon.
Get eSIMs for China
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,450 km (901 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: DIG (27.7936, 99.6772)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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