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JHG → DIG
Which side of the plane to sit from Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (Jinghonggasa) to Diqing Airport (Shangri-La)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unrivaled sequence of Yunnan's most famous landmarks, including the tea-growing highlands, Erhai Lake, and a spectacular close-up of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain massif.
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Pu'er Tea Terraces
The intricate geometric patterns of tea plantations covering the rolling hills around Simao and Pu'er.
Erhai Lake
The iconic crescent-shaped lake near Dali, shimmering between the Cangshan Mountains and the plateau.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
A breathtaking view of the 13 snow-capped peaks of the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere.
Jinsha River Gorge
The upper Yangtze River carving deep canyons through the landscape near the Tiger Leaping Gorge area.
This is the premier side for photography. Morning flights provide the best front-lighting for the snow-capped peaks. Keep your camera ready about 35-40 minutes into the flight for the best view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
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Lancang River Valley
Aerial views of the upper Mekong as it winds through the dense tropical forests of Xishuangbanna.
Wuliang Mountains
Observe the sharp, north-south oriented ridges of this biodiverse range known for its wild tea trees.
Haba Snow Mountain
On final approach, see the western glaciated slopes of this 5,396-meter peak dominating the horizon.
Sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the lush tropical valleys and the rising Himalayan foothills. Morning flights offer softer light for the deep valley shadows of the Lancang River.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 656 km (408 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: JHG (21.973899841308594, 100.76000213623048)
Arrival: DIG (27.7936, 99.6772)
Route Type: Domestic
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