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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological transition from the lush Nanling Mountains to the unique, terraced Loess Plateau and the expansive dunes of the Gobi Desert.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

Exceptional aerial views of the world's longest sea-crossing bridge immediately after takeoff.

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Nanling Mountains

Fly over the rugged, dense green peaks marking the transition into central China.

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Loess Plateau

The intricate and beautiful patterns of yellow-earth terraced hills and deep canyons in Shaanxi.

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Gobi Desert

The stark, majestic shift from agricultural land to the vast sands and rocky plains of Mongolia.

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Bogd Khan Mountain

The sacred forested mountain range protecting the southern flank of Ulaanbaatar.

Request an 'A' seat. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting, as the sun's low angle creates deep shadows that highlight the textures of the Loess Plateau and the Gobi dunes. Seats ahead of the wing are preferred for unobstructed landscape photography.

Right Side Highlights
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Shenzhen Skyline

A panoramic view of the massive urban density and skyscrapers of the Pearl River Delta.

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Taihang Mountains

Dramatic ridges and steep cliffs that form the eastern edge of the Loess Plateau.

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Yellow River

Spot the winding, silt-heavy 'Mother River' as it snakes through the North China Plain.

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Inner Mongolian Steppe

Vast, rolling grasslands often dotted with massive wind farms and remote settlements.

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Tuul River Valley

The scenic river valley that winds toward the capital, visible during the final descent.

Book a 'K' seat for morning flights to avoid the direct eastern glare. This side is excellent for seeing the immense urban scale of the Greater Bay Area early in the flight and the winding river valleys of Mongolia upon arrival.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,910 km (1,808 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min

Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)

Arrival: ULN (47.843102, 106.766998)

Route Type: International

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