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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more scenic perspective of the winding Jialing River upon departure and the dramatic red rock Danxia landforms of northern Guangdong during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Jialing River Curves

Aerial views of the deep meanders of the Jialing River as the flight climbs out of Nanchong.

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Wuling Mountain Range

Rugged, mist-shrouded peaks and karst topography as the flight crosses from Sichuan into northern Guizhou.

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Shaoguan Danxia Landforms

Vibrant red sandstone cliffs and unique rock formations near Mount Danxia as you enter Guangdong province.

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Beijiang River Valley

The scenic North River (Beijiang) valley with its lush greenery and local river traffic during the initial descent.

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Guangzhou Urban Sprawl

Dense residential and industrial development of the Baiyun and Huadu districts as the plane approaches the airport.

Request a window seat forward of the wing to clearly see the Jialing River's loops. Mid-morning flights are ideal to avoid the typical haze of the Sichuan Basin while providing high-contrast lighting for the Danxia mountains in the south.

Right Side Highlights
6.5
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Guizhou High Plateau

Expansive views of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau's rolling high-altitude terrain to the west.

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Pearl River Delta Hubs

Vast industrial zones and manufacturing clusters that define the economic heart of Southern China.

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Foshan Skyline

Distances views of Foshan's high-rise buildings if the flight path tracks slightly west before the final approach.

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Sichuan Basin Horizon

The dramatic transition where the flat basin floor meets the rising mountain edges to the west.

Sit on the right for spectacular sunset views if taking a late afternoon flight. This side is generally better for seeing the sheer scale of urban development in the Pearl River Delta, though it misses the specific mountain landmarks on the left.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,084 km (674 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min

Departure: NAO (30.79545, 106.1626)

Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)

Route Type: Domestic

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