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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers unparalleled views of the transition from the lush Sichuan Basin to the rugged Hengduan Mountains, including the iconic Mount Emei and distant glimpses of snow-capped peaks.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Emei

One of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, featuring dramatic cliffs and a summit often rising above the clouds.

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Gongga Shan Vistas

On exceptionally clear days, the 'King of Sichuan Mountains' (Minya Konka) can be seen as a jagged white spire in the far distance.

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Jinsha River Canyons

Witness the dramatic deep-cut valleys of the Upper Yangtze as it snakes through the high plateau terrain.

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Longquan Ridge

The natural topographical boundary between the Chengdu Plain and the hilly central Sichuan region.

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Kunming Northern Heights

The final descent offers views of the rapid urban development carved into the ridges of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

The right side is the definitive choice for mountain lovers. For the best visibility of the snow-capped Tibetan peaks in the distance, book a flight during the autumn or winter months when the air is driest and clearest. Sunset flights on this side offer a stunning 'golden hour' glow across the rugged Yunnan landscape.

Left Side Highlights
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Sichuan Basin Urban Centers

Bird's eye view of the dense urban clusters of Zigong and Yibin as you head south from Mianyang.

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Wumeng Mountains

A vast expanse of karst topography and mist-covered ridges along the border of Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan.

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Dianchi Lake

On a southern approach to Kunming, the expansive 'Sparkling Pearl of the Plateau' is visible to the east.

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Red Soil Terraces

The distinctive iron-oxide rich red earth of Dongchuan creates a colorful patchwork quilt on the hillsides.

Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the soft sunrise light illuminating the plateau, but be wary of glare. This side is better for seeing the dense agricultural patterns of the Sichuan Basin floor before the terrain rises sharply.

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Route Information

Distance: 725 km (450 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min

Departure: MIG (31.4281005859375, 104.74099731445312)

Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)

Route Type: Domestic

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