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LJG → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Lijiang Airport (Lijiang) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain immediately after takeoff and a prime vantage point for Hangzhou's West Lake during the final approach.
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Massive glacier-capped peaks visible shortly after departure from Lijiang.
Jinsha River Canyons
The upper reaches of the Yangtze carving through deep, dramatic mountain valleys.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
A sea of conical green limestone hills characteristic of the southwestern plateau.
Mount Lu (Lushan)
Famous UNESCO site often shrouded in mist near the northern Jiangxi border.
Hangzhou West Lake
The iconic cultural landscape and ancient pagodas visible during the western approach to HGH.
Book a seat in the front half of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction of the Lijiang mountains. Morning flights (08:00-10:00) provide the best side-lighting for the snow peaks, while evening arrivals offer a stunning view of Hangzhou's city lights reflecting off the West Lake.
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Yunnan Terraces
Intricate patterns of high-altitude farming visible during the climb out of Lijiang.
Fanjingshan Area
The rugged landscapes of eastern Guizhou featuring isolated, dramatic rock formations.
Poyang Lake
The southern expanse of China's largest freshwater lake and its surrounding wetlands.
Qiandao Lake
Also known as Thousand Island Lake, this turquoise reservoir is a highlight 20 minutes before landing.
Qiantang River
The wide, meandering river that flows through Hangzhou toward the East China Sea.
Keep your camera ready during the last 30 minutes of the flight. The 'Thousand Island Lake' (Qiandao Hu) is best viewed from the right side, appearing as a complex maze of emerald islands. This side also experiences less direct glare from the sun on afternoon eastbound flights.
Book Hotels in HangzhouDistance: 2,010 km (1,249 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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