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Our Recommendation
8.4

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides the most dramatic scenery, featuring the continuous ridge of the Taihang Mountains to the west and superior angles of the Yellow and Yangtze River crossings.

Right Side Highlights
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Taihang Mountains

The majestic mountain range that forms a natural boundary between the plains and the Loess Plateau.

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Yellow River Crossing

The iconic silty, golden-brown waters of the Huanghe snaking through the Henan heartland.

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Mount Song

Home to the Shaolin Temple, these rugged peaks are visible near the city of Zhengzhou.

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Yangtze River Grandeur

A spectacular crossing of Asia's longest river, often revealing massive bridges and cargo ships.

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Dabie Mountains

Densely forested ridges that mark the transition into the more subtropical climate of Central China.

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Xiang River Valley

The winding Xiang River provides a scenic guide path for the final descent into Changsha.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset reflecting off the Yangtze River. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes after take-off for the Yellow River and 70 minutes in for the Yangtze. Use a polarizing filter to cut through the haze often present over the industrial corridors of Central China.

Left Side Highlights
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Beijing Daxing Area

Aerial views of the massive infrastructure and urban expansion south of the capital.

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North China Plain

An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that changes color drastically between seasons.

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Danjiangkou Reservoir

A glimpse of the massive turquoise water source for the South-to-North Water Transfer Project.

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Wuhan Urban Cluster

The sprawling metropolitan area where the Han and Yangtze rivers converge in the distance.

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Dongting Lake Basin

The lush, watery landscape of the northern Hunan province as you approach the destination.

Choose the left side for morning departures to enjoy the sunrise over the plains without direct glare. This side offers a more stable, flat-land perspective and is generally quieter for photography during the early hours of the day.

Top Activities in Changcha
Route Information

Distance: 1,322 km (821 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min

Departure: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)

Arrival: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)

Route Type: Domestic

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