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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the Pearl River Delta upon departure and the dramatic western ridges of the Taihang Mountains during the descent into Shanxi.

Left Side Highlights
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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

A stunning aerial view of the world's longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the Lingdingyang waters.

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Pearl River Delta Hub

Witness the massive urban density of Guangzhou and Dongguan as the flight tracks north.

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Nanling Mountains

Fly over the rugged green peaks that form the natural boundary between northern Guangdong and central China.

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Yangtze River Crossing

A spectacular view of China's longest river as it winds through the Hubei and Henan border regions.

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Western Taihang Range

During the descent into Taiyuan, view the sharp, jagged ridges and deep canyons of the Taihang mountain system.

For morning flights, the left side is ideal as the sun will be behind the plane or on the opposite side, reducing glare for photography. Look out for the massive industrial complexes near the Yangtze River. In winter, the northern segment of this route often features snow-capped peaks in the Taihang range.

Right Side Highlights
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Victoria Harbour

If the departure path climbs toward the northeast, you get an iconic view of the Hong Kong Island skyline.

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Poyang Lake

Glimpse the eastern edge of China's largest freshwater lake near the city of Jiujiang.

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Mount Lushan

A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its dramatic cliffs and frequent sea of clouds.

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Mount Song

The sacred mountain home to the Shaolin Temple is visible while traversing the Henan plains.

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Loess Plateau

As you approach Taiyuan, observe the unique terraced landscapes and yellow-earth canyons typical of northern China.

The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to capture the golden hour light reflecting off the Yellow River and the Loess Plateau terraces. During the summer monsoon season, keep an eye out for massive cumulonimbus cloud formations over the Yangtze basin.

Top Activities in Taiyuan
Route Information

Distance: 1,721 km (1,069 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min

Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)

Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)

Route Type: International

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