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JHG → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (Jinghonggasa) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic shift from the tropical Lancang River valley to the expansive Poyang Lake and the iconic West Lake during the Hangzhou approach.
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Lancang (Mekong) River
Visible shortly after takeoff from JHG, winding through the lush tropical valleys of Xishuangbanna.
Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Observe the rugged, high-altitude terrain as the plane transitions from the tropics to the karst highlands.
Changsha Urban Area
Panoramic views of the capital of Hunan province and the Xiang River as you traverse central China.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake appears as a massive blue expanse to the north of the flight path in Jiangxi.
Hangzhou West Lake
On the standard northern approach into HGH, the left side offers a classic view of the historic UNESCO site.
Book an afternoon flight for the best lighting, as the sun will be behind you on the right. During the final 20 minutes, keep your camera ready for the West Lake and the dense urban sprawl of Hangzhou. In summer, look for towering cumulus clouds over the plateau which create dramatic silhouettes at sunset.
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Xishuangbanna Rainforest
Dense, vibrant green canopy views immediately following departure from the Jinghong area.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
The unique 'forest' of limestone pillars characteristic of the South China Karst topography.
Wuyi Mountain Range
Distant views of the mist-covered peaks along the border of Jiangxi and Fujian provinces.
Qiantang River
The wide, winding river that leads directly toward Hangzhou, famous for its tidal bores.
Hangzhou Olympic Center
The 'Lotus' stadium and the modern skyscrapers of the Binjiang district during low-altitude descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. It offers a closer view of the winding Qiantang River just before landing. If flying during the Mid-Autumn Festival period, you might spot the silver line of the famous Qiantang tidal bore from high above if your timing is perfect.
Book Hotels in HangzhouDistance: 2,164 km (1,345 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 53 min
Departure: JHG (21.973899841308594, 100.76000213623048)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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