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JGS → PEK

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a spectacular view of the Taihang Mountains and the transition from southern greenery to the northern mountains, especially during the descent into Beijing.

Left Side Highlights
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Jinggang Mountains

Dense, lush green peaks of the revolutionary cradle seen immediately after takeoff from JGS.

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Gan River Basin

The winding river system of Jiangxi province cutting through agricultural valleys.

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Central Plains

A vast tapestry of farmland across Henan and Hebei provinces as the flight heads north.

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Taihang Mountains

The dramatic western boundary of the North China Plain, visible during the descent phase.

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Western Hills of Beijing

The historic mountains and forest parks that shelter the capital from the western side.

Choose the left side on morning flights to have the sun behind you for better photography. The highlight is the Taihang Mountain range, which appears roughly 30-40 minutes before landing. In autumn, the color change in the mountains near Beijing is visible if the air is clear.

Right Side Highlights
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Poyang Lake

China's largest freshwater lake and its seasonal wetlands visible to the northeast shortly after departure.

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Yangtze River Crossing

The massive scale of the Yangtze River as the flight passes over the Anhui-Hubei border region.

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Yellow River

The iconic silty waters of the Huanghe as it meanders through the North China Plain.

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Tianjin Skyline

The dense high-rise clusters of the Binhai area and Tianjin city center during the approach.

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Beijing Urban Core

Panoramic views of the CBD, including the CITIC Tower and potentially the Olympic Park on final descent.

The right side is excellent for afternoon or evening flights to see the sunset reflecting off the many water bodies, including Poyang Lake and the Yellow River. Depending on the wind direction at PEK, the right side often provides a better view of the Beijing city center and its modern skyscrapers.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,480 km (920 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min

Departure: JGS (26.8568992615, 114.736999512)

Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)

Route Type: Domestic

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