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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a stunning perspective of the Southeast Asian interior, the iconic limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, and the massive urban sprawl of the Pearl River Delta including Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

Left Side Highlights
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Annamite Range

Aerial views of the rugged, dense jungle-covered mountains spanning the border between Laos and Vietnam.

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Ha Long Bay

From a distance, the thousands of limestone islands and emerald waters of this UNESCO World Heritage site are visible as you exit the Vietnamese coast.

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Pearl River Delta

Dramatic views of the Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Macau megalopolis, featuring dense skyscrapers and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.

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Fujian Coastline

Detailed views of the jagged Chinese coastline, including the port city of Xiamen and numerous coastal islands.

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Northern Taiwan Peaks

On approach to Taoyuan, enjoy views of the lush green mountains of Northern Taiwan and the Tamsui River estuary.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy clear views of the Asian mainland. Keep your camera ready about 2 hours into the flight for the Gulf of Tonkin and the subsequent transit past the Pearl River Delta. If landing from the north, this side also provides views of Taipei 101 in the distance.

Right Side Highlights
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Gulf of Tonkin

A vast expanse of blue water where the South China Sea meets the coast of Vietnam and Hainan Island.

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Pratas Island

A small coral atoll in the northern South China Sea that often appears as a bright turquoise ring in the deep blue ocean.

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South China Sea Shipping

Observation of one of the world's busiest maritime corridors with numerous container ships and tankers visible from cruise altitude.

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Taiwan West Coast

Views of the sandy beaches and industrial windmills along the Taoyuan and Hsinchu coastlines during final descent.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights if you want to witness a sunset over the South China Sea. However, expect significant glare during mid-day flights. It is the better side for seeing the vastness of the ocean and occasional glimpses of remote coral reefs.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,754 km (1,711 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min

Departure: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)

Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)

Route Type: International

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