Loading map...

FUG destination photo
XMN destination photo

FUGXMN

Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers spectacular views of Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, and a more direct perspective of the rugged Wuyi Mountain peaks during the transition from Jiangxi to Fujian.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
💧

Poyang Lake Basin

A massive expanse of water and wetlands in Jiangxi, especially vibrant during the summer high-water season.

🏔️

Mount Lu (Lushan)

The iconic mountain range near Jiujiang, famous for its cultural significance and frequent shroud of clouds.

🛶

Min River Gorges

The winding path of the Min River cutting through deep mountainous terrain in central Fujian.

⚓

Quanzhou Bay

The historic maritime Silk Road port area with its complex network of inlets and coastal wetlands.

🏗️

Xiamen Haicang Port

Get a close-up look at the massive container terminals and industrial activity of one of China's busiest ports.

The right side is the clear winner for inland geography. To see Poyang Lake clearly, choose a mid-day flight when the sun is high to minimize glare off the water. If the aircraft approaches XMN from the north (Runway 05), the right side offers a direct view of the downtown Xiamen skyline.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
⛰️

Huangshan Distant Peaks

On clear days, the jagged granite peaks of the Yellow Mountains are visible to the east shortly after departure.

🌿

Wuyishan National Park

Aerial views of the lush, tea-growing slopes and mist-covered valleys of northern Fujian Province.

🏙️

Fuzhou Urban Area

The sprawling capital of Fujian province can often be spotted nestled in the Min River basin.

🌊

Taiwan Strait

As the plane turns for its final approach into Xiamen, the vast blue waters of the strait come into view.

🌉

Xiamen-Haicang Bridges

Stunning views of the massive bridge infrastructure connecting Xiamen Island to the mainland.

Sit on the left for a better view of the coastline during the descent into Xiamen. Morning flights provide excellent front-lighting for the mountains, while evening flights offer a chance to see the city lights of Fuzhou and Xiamen reflecting off the water.

Top Activities in Xiamen
Route Information

Distance: 956 km (594 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min

Departure: FUG (32.882157, 115.734364)

Arrival: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)

Route Type: Domestic

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.