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LJG → XIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Lijiang Airport (Lijiang) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain immediately after takeoff and a more dramatic perspective of the Qinling Mountains' sharp ridges during the descent into Xi'an.
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Spectacular close-up views of the 5,596m Shanzidou peak and its hanging glaciers shortly after departure.
Tiger Leaping Gorge
A glimpse into one of the deepest canyons in the world where the Jinsha River carves through the mountains.
Hengduan Mountains
Vast ridges and deep-cut valleys characterizing the transition from the Tibetan Plateau.
Qinling Range
The dramatic north-south climatic divide of China, featuring steep peaks and dense forest cover.
Wei River Valley
The fertile cradle of Chinese civilization appearing as the plane descends toward Xi'an.
Book an early morning flight for the clearest visibility of the snow-capped peaks. Sit in the front or rear of the plane to ensure the wing doesn't obstruct the view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which appears very shortly after takeoff from LJG.
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Lijiang Ancient Town
A beautiful aerial perspective of the UNESCO World Heritage site's traditional tiled roofs.
Jinsha River
The upper reaches of the Yangtze River winding like a silver thread through the rugged Yunnan terrain.
Sichuan Basin
A mosaic of agricultural fields and misty hills as the flight crosses central China.
Southern Qinling
Rolling green ridges that mark the southern slopes of this massive mountain barrier.
Xi'an Approach
Views of the expanding urban sprawl and the orderly grid layout of the historic capital.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers a broader perspective of the Sichuan landscape and the vastness of the plains surrounding Xi'an.
Book Hotels in Xi'anDistance: 1,186 km (737 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Arrival: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Route Type: Domestic
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