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DIG → JHG
Which side of the plane to sit from Diqing Airport (Shangri-La) to Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (Jinghonggasa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an exceptional vantage point for Yunnan's most iconic landmarks, including the stunning Erhai Lake, the high-altitude peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and the dramatic bends of the Jinsha River.
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Aerial views of the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere, featuring jagged limestone peaks.
Erhai Lake
A breathtaking look at the massive ear-shaped alpine lake nestled between mountains and Dali city.
Lijiang Basin
The sprawl of the UNESCO World Heritage ancient town set against a backdrop of high-altitude plateau.
Jinsha River Bends
Deeply carved river valleys where the upper Yangtze winds through the Hengduan Mountains.
Wuliang Mountains
Rolling green ridges that mark the transition from the high plateau to the subtropical south.
Book an early morning flight to avoid the afternoon convective clouds that often obscure the mountains. Sit toward the front or middle to keep the wing from blocking the view of Erhai Lake, which is a major highlight roughly 30 minutes into the flight. In winter, the snow-capped peaks are much more pronounced and photogenic.
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A massive snow-capped peak visible shortly after departure from Shangri-La.
Lancang River (Mekong)
The flight often parallels this mighty river as it carves deep gorges through western Yunnan.
Cangshan Mountain Range
The dramatic western wall of the Dali basin, featuring 19 distinct peaks and waterfalls.
Tropical Canopy
The landscape shifts dramatically from rocky alpine terrain to the dense, emerald-green rainforests of Xishuangbanna.
Jinghong Skyline
Views of the golden-roofed temples and the Mekong River bridges during the final descent into JHG.
The right side is ideal for observing the dramatic ecological shift from the Himalayan foothills to the tropical rainforest. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight as the plane descends over the Lancang River and the lush greenery of Jinghong. Note that during the monsoon season (June-September), visibility can be limited by heavy tropical haze or rain.
Book Hotels in JinghonggasaDistance: 656 km (408 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: DIG (27.7936, 99.6772)
Arrival: JHG (21.973899841308594, 100.76000213623048)
Route Type: Domestic
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