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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Qinling Mountains, which serve as the great geographic and climatic divide between Northern and Southern China.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Yangtze River Crossing

Aerial view of the massive river delta and the industrial landscape of the Nanjing-Wuhu corridor.

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Qinling Mountains

Breathtaking views of the high peaks and dense forests that define the North-South boundary of China.

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Wei River Valley

Rich agricultural plains stretching out south of the Xi'an metropolitan area.

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Loess Terraces

The intricate, man-made farming terraces carved into the yellow earth of eastern Gansu.

Book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you for clearer views of the Qinling range. During winter, look for the sharp 'snow line' on the mountain peaks which marks the distinct transition into the arid North. The best mountain views typically appear 60 to 80 minutes after takeoff.

Right Side Highlights
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Central Plains Cities

Overhead views of major urban centers like Hefei and Zhengzhou during the mid-flight segment.

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Yellow River Snake

The iconic silt-heavy 'Mother River' of China as it winds through the northern landscape.

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Loess Plateau Gullies

Dramatic aerial patterns of deep erosion and canyons characteristic of the dry northern plateau.

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Lanzhou Basin

Rugged, stark mountain ridges during the final descent into Zhongchuan Airport.

Morning flights are ideal for the right side to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep your camera ready during the final 30 minutes of the flight; the descent over the deeply eroded Loess Plateau provides some of the most unique geological patterns visible from the air.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,498 km (931 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs

Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)

Arrival: LHW (36.5152015686, 103.620002747)

Route Type: Domestic

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