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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most diverse scenery, featuring the expansive Lake Taihu shortly after departure and the dramatic, rugged ridges of the Taihang Mountains during the descent into Shanxi province.

Left Side Highlights
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Lake Taihu

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible shortly after takeoff from Hangzhou, offering vast blue waters and scattered islands.

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Dabie Mountain Range

Distant views of the undulating mountain peaks that form the major watershed between the Yangtze and Huai rivers.

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Henan Agricultural Basin

A patchwork of intensive agricultural fields that transform from green to gold depending on the wheat or corn season.

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The Yellow River

The 'Mother River' of China, appearing as a winding silty-brown ribbon cutting across the North China Plain.

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Taihang Mountains

Stunning limestone cliffs and sharp ridges that mark the boundary between the plains and the loess plateau near Taiyuan.

The left side is superior for sunset flights as the sun drops behind the Taihang Mountains. For the best view of the Yellow River crossing, look out about 50-60 minutes into the flight. Ensure you choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze obscuring the mountain textures during descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Qiantang River

Immediate views of Hangzhou's urban sprawl and the massive Qiantang River bridge infrastructure upon departure.

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Yangtze River & Nanjing

Aerial views of the lower Yangtze River and the sprawling metropolitan area of Nanjing, including its major river bridges.

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North China Plain

Vast, flat landscapes that showcase the immense scale of China's eastern lowlands and industrial clusters.

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Fen River Valley

The narrow, fertile valley where Taiyuan is situated, visible as the plane maneuvers for its final approach into Wusu Airport.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. It provides a better perspective of the industrial development and urban planning of the Yangtze River Delta cities. Keep an eye out for the Yangtze River crossing roughly 20-30 minutes after departure for the best bridge spotting.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,102 km (685 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min

Departure: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)

Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)

Route Type: Domestic

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