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HGH → LYG
Which side of the plane to sit from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou) to Lianyungang Airport (Lianyungang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Yangtze River Delta's inland geography, including the massive Taihu Lake and the legendary peaks near Lianyungang.
Hangzhou Cityscape
Aerial view of the West Lake district and the rapidly expanding urban sprawl of Hangzhou shortly after takeoff.
Taihu Lake
A breathtaking view of China's third-largest freshwater lake, featuring its many islands and the surrounding cities of Wuxi and Suzhou.
Jiangnan Water Towns
An intricate patchwork of ancient canal networks and modern agricultural fields characteristic of the southern Yangtze region.
Mount Huaguo
The 'Mountain of Flowers and Fruit' from Journey to the West, visible as a prominent green massif during the descent into Lianyungang.
Book a window seat on the left for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset reflection over Taihu Lake. This side avoids the direct morning sun glare. Look out for the high-speed rail tracks that parallel much of this route, visible as white ribbons across the green landscape.
Yangtze River Estuary
The massive expanse where the Yangtze River meets the sea, often filled with hundreds of cargo ships and massive bridges.
Yellow Sea Coastline
The transition from the muddy coastal waters to the deep blue of the Yellow Sea along the eastern edge of Jiangsu province.
Yancheng Wetlands
Vast coastal salt marshes and nature reserves that serve as critical migratory paths for rare birds like the red-crowned crane.
Lianyungang Port
A bird's-eye view of one of China's most significant maritime hubs, featuring extensive container terminals and breakwaters.
The right side is best for morning flights to see the sun rising over the East China Sea. It offers a unique perspective of the coastal industrial development and the changing colors of the silt-heavy coastal waters. Visibility is typically highest in late autumn when humidity is lower.
Distance: 505 km (314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Arrival: LYG (34.571667, 118.873611)
Route Type: Domestic
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