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Our Recommendation
8.4

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic mountain ranges of Fujian and Zhejiang, along with a better perspective of Fuzhou's urban sprawl and the potential to spot the famous West Lake during the descent phase.

Left Side Highlights
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Fuzhou City & Min River

Immediately after takeoff, witness the Min River bisecting the dense urban landscape of Fuzhou.

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Wuyi Mountains

Aerial views of the lush, jagged peaks of the northern Fujian mountain ranges, known for tea production.

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Qiantang River

A clear view of the winding river that leads into Hangzhou Bay, often appearing silvery from above.

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West Lake

On clear days, the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site in Hangzhou is visible to the west of the flight path.

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Anhui Borderlands

The transition from rugged mountains to the flatter, canal-rich plains of the Yangtze River Delta.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. Flights departing in the late afternoon (15:00-17:00) provide golden hour lighting over the mountains. Keep an eye out about 40 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic terrain.

Right Side Highlights
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Fujian Coastline

Glimpses of the rugged East China Sea coast, including Sansha Bay and its numerous islands.

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Wenzhou & Taizhou

The dense industrial clusters and busy ports of coastal Zhejiang province are visible to the east.

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Taihu Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a massive blue expanse near the end of the cruise.

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Suzhou-Wuxi Corridor

The incredible density of the Yangtze River Delta's 'mega-city' infrastructure and highway networks.

This side is best for morning flights to avoid the direct western sun. It offers the most impressive views of Taihu Lake, which is a major landmark on the approach to Nanjing. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the coastline through the haze.

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Route Information

Distance: 650 km (404 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min

Departure: FOC (25.93510055541992, 119.66300201416016)

Arrival: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)

Route Type: Domestic

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