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HKG → LJG
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Lijiang Airport (Lijiang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior perspective of the high-altitude terrain, including the dramatic canyons of the Jinsha River and a premier view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain during the descent into Lijiang.
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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
The world longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the mouth of the Pearl River.
Nanling Mountains
Dense green forest ridges that mark the border between Guangdong and Hunan/Guangxi provinces.
Jinsha River
Deep, winding canyons of the upper Yangtze River showing dramatic elevation changes.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The southern-most glacier in the Northern Hemisphere, featuring jagged snow-capped peaks.
Lijiang Old Town
The UNESCO heritage site visible as a dense cluster of traditional grey-roofed buildings during final approach.
Book a window seat on the right for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the snow-capped Jade Dragon peaks. This side typically offers the most direct view of the mountain range as the aircraft turns for its final approach into Lijiang Sanyi Airport.
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Lantau Island
Excellent views of the Big Buddha and the mountainous interior of Lantau immediately after takeoff.
Pearl River Delta
Aerial view of the massive urban sprawl connecting Shenzhen, Dongguan, and Guangzhou.
Guangxi Karst Peaks
The iconic limestone 'sugarloaf' mountains characteristic of the Guilin and Yangshuo regions.
Plateau Agriculture
High-altitude terraced farming patterns carved into the hillsides of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Cangshan Mountains
Distant glimpses of the 4,000-meter peaks bordering the Dali valley to the west.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare while observing the karst landscapes. Look out for the transition from the flat coastal plains to the rugged high plateau around 45 minutes into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,465 km (910 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Route Type: International
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