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LYG â HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Lianyungang Airport (Lianyungang) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of China's iconic water networks, including the massive Lake Tai and the historic Grand Canal.
Lake Tai (Taihu)
A stunning aerial view of one of China's largest freshwater lakes, famous for its islands and limestone.
The Grand Canal
The ancient waterway's path is clearly visible winding through the lush, emerald Jiangsu plains.
Water Town Mosaic
A beautiful tapestry of rice paddies and traditional white-walled villages connected by small canals.
Gaoyou Lake
A large, tranquil freshwater lake passed shortly after reaching cruising altitude from Lianyungang.
Zhejiang Hills
The beginning of the rolling green tea hills as you enter the scenic Hangzhou mountain region.
Highly recommended for afternoon flights to see the sunset reflecting off the surface of Lake Tai. Keep your camera ready about 15 to 20 minutes before landing to capture the scale of the ancient Grand Canal and the traditional water towns near Suzhou.
Yellow Sea Coastline
Glimpses of the coastal wetlands and industrial ports along the eastern Jiangsu shore.
Greater Shanghai
On clear days, the distant skyline of Shanghai's Pudong district is visible to the far east.
Yangtze Delta Estuary
The dramatic crossing of the lower Yangtze River, one of the world's widest and busiest waterways.
Yancheng Reserves
Expansive coastal mudflats that serve as critical habitats for endangered migratory birds.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glares. It offers the best perspective of the Yangtze River widening toward the sea and the vast Hangzhou Bay during the final descent into HGH.
Distance: 505 km (314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: LYG (34.571667, 118.873611)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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