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Our Recommendation
8.4

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the unique Karst topography in Guizhou and the expansive Weishan Lake during the descent into Jining.

Right Side Highlights
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Dianchi Lake

Splendid views of Yunnan's largest freshwater lake immediately after takeoff depending on the departure path.

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Guizhou Karst

Dramatic scenery of thousands of limestone 'chocolate hills' and deep river gorges throughout Guizhou province.

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Yangtze River

Aerial perspective of the Yangtze as it flows through the mountainous Hubei corridor.

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Weishan Lake

The largest freshwater lake in North China, located just south of Jining, visible during the descent.

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Shandong Plains

The intricate patchwork of agricultural fields that define the fertile landscape of the North China Plain.

The right side is highly recommended for the descent into JNG to see the vast Weishan Lake system. To best see the Karst peaks in Guizhou, choose a midday flight when shadows are minimal. During the summer months, keep an eye out for towering cumulus clouds often seen over the Yangtze basin.

Left Side Highlights
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Kunming Highlands

Rugged plateau terrain and reddish soil characteristic of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau during ascent.

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Chongqing Periphery

Distant views of the sprawling urban clusters near the eastern edges of the Sichuan Basin.

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Daba Mountains

Dense mountain ridges and high-altitude valleys bordering the northern Hubei and Henan regions.

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Yellow River Crossing

A clear view of the silt-heavy, winding Yellow River as the flight enters the North China Plain.

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Mount Tai

On clear days, the silhouette of the sacred Tai Shan is visible to the north during the final cruise phase.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare. This side is better for spotting the Yellow River and the distant outlines of the Qinling and Daba mountain ranges. Keep an eye out for the transition from the red earth of Yunnan to the loess soil of the central plains.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,714 km (1,065 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min

Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)

Arrival: JNG (35.292778000000006, 116.346667)

Route Type: Domestic

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