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LJG → TPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Lijiang Airport (Lijiang) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it offers the most direct views of the iconic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain shortly after takeoff from Lijiang and avoids direct sun glare while crossing the Taiwan Strait.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere, featuring jagged limestone peaks visible immediately after departure from LJG.
Hengduan Mountains
Dramatic high-altitude terrain and deep river valleys of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau visible during the first hour of flight.
Fuzhou Skyline
A clear view of the sprawling coastal city of Fuzhou and the Min River delta before heading out over the sea.
Matsu Islands
Small, strategic islands off the coast of Fujian that appear as emerald dots in the Taiwan Strait.
Taipei Metropolitan Area
On clear days during northern approaches, views of the Tamsui River and the dense urban landscape of New Taipei City.
Book an early morning flight for the clearest visibility of the snow-capped peaks in Lijiang. The sun will be on the right side of the aircraft for most of this eastbound journey, making the left side much more comfortable for photography without glare.
Guangxi Karst Peaks
The unique 'sugarloaf' limestone formations near Guilin and Liuzhou visible through the clouds in the mid-flight phase.
Pearl River Delta
From a distance, the massive shipping lanes and urban connectivity of the Greater Bay Area can be seen to the south.
Taiwan Strait
A vast expanse of blue water dotted with cargo ships and fishing vessels as you transition between the mainland and Taiwan.
Central Mountain Range
The towering 'Spine of Taiwan' rising above the clouds as the plane descends toward the western coast.
Taoyuan Wind Farm
Rows of massive offshore and coastal wind turbines lining the shoreline during the final approach to TPE.
While the views of Taiwan's mountains are impressive on descent, be prepared for intense sunlight during morning and afternoon flights. Keep your window shade partially closed until the descent begins to avoid excessive heat and glare.
Distance: 2,105 km (1,308 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Route Type: International
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