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LJG → SJW
Which side of the plane to sit from Lijiang Airport (Lijiang) to Shijiazhuang Daguocun International Airport (Shijiazhuang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks of the Hengduan Mountains shortly after takeoff and more dramatic vistas of the rugged Loess Plateau as the flight heads northeast.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Immediately after takeoff, witness the glacier-covered peaks of Yulong Xueshan standing high above the Lijiang basin.
Min Mountains
As you traverse northern Sichuan, the jagged peaks of the Min range provide a dramatic, high-altitude landscape.
Qinling Mountain Range
Cross the natural boundary between North and South China, featuring dense forests and steep northern slopes.
Loess Plateau Ridges
Intricate patterns of terraced farming and deep erosion gullies characteristic of the Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces.
Taiyuan Cityscape
A clear view of the industrial and urban layout of Shanxi's capital as the flight passes to the west of the city.
Book an early morning flight to capture the 'Alpenglow' on the snow peaks near Lijiang. Use a polarizing filter for photos to cut through the haze often present over the Loess Plateau in the afternoon.
Jinsha River Bends
Watch the upper reaches of the Yangtze River carve deep, winding canyons through the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Yellow River Crossing
Catch sight of the muddy waters of the 'Mother River' as it winds through the northern landscape.
Taihang Mountain Cliffs
Near the end of the flight, the aircraft passes the eastern edge of the Taihang Mountains, showing a sharp drop-off into the plains.
North China Plain
During the descent into Shijiazhuang, the landscape flattens into a massive patchwork of agricultural fields and industrial clusters.
The right side is excellent for observing the dramatic geological transition from the Shanxi highlands to the North China Plain. This is most visible during the final 30 minutes of the flight.
Distance: 1,867 km (1,160 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 29 min
Departure: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Arrival: SJW (38.28070068359375, 114.6969985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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