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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling Taihu Lake and a more dramatic perspective of the Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) granite peaks during the final approach into Tunxi.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Puxi Urban Scrawl

Clear views of the western Shanghai skyline and the dense network of canals in the Yangtze Delta.

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Taihu Lake

Massive freshwater lake near Huzhou, often shimmering under the sun mid-flight.

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Tianmu Mountains

Rugged ridgelines and ancient tree reserves that mark the boundary between Zhejiang and Anhui.

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Huangshan Main Peaks

The iconic granite spires and pine-covered cliffs of the Yellow Mountains as the plane maneuvers for landing.

Sit on the right for the best photography conditions during the morning to avoid the sun. On clear days, the transition from the flat Yangtze Delta to the jagged Huangshan peaks is stunningly visible from this side.

Left Side Highlights
7.4
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Minhang District

Bird's-eye view of Shanghai's western industrial and residential expansion shortly after takeoff.

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Mogan Mountain Area

Rolling hills and dense bamboo forests of northern Zhejiang, a famous summer retreat.

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Anhui Tea Plantations

Terraced hillsides dedicated to the production of Maofeng and Qimen teas visible during descent.

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Xin'an River Valley

A winding, emerald-green river that serves as the historic transport artery to the Huangshan region.

The left side faces south; expect significant glare on morning flights. It is ideal for sunset flights where the hills of Anhui are silhouetted against a golden sky.

Top Activities in Huangshan
Route Information

Distance: 337 km (209 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 34 min

Departure: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)

Arrival: TXN (29.73329925537109, 118.25599670410156)

Route Type: Domestic

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