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SJW → BHY
Which side of the plane to sit from Shijiazhuang Daguocun International Airport (Shijiazhuang) to Beihai Airport (Beihai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic shift from the flat North China Plain to the rugged mountains of Central China and finally the world-renowned karst topography of Guangxi as you approach the coast.
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Funiu Mountains
Rugged ridges of the eastern extension of the Qinling range, providing a stark contrast to the plains.
Yangtze River Gorges
The winding path of the Yangtze as it carves through the mountainous terrain of Hubei and Hunan provinces.
Guangxi Karst Peaks
The highlight of the trip: thousands of iconic limestone 'sugarloaf' mountains rising vertically from the ground.
Weizhou Island
On clear days during final descent, look further out to sea to spot China's largest volcanic island.
Silver Beach
A stunning view of the 24-kilometer long white sand beach that defines Beihai's tourism.
The right side is essential for viewing the spectacular karst landscapes of Guangxi, which are most visible 30-40 minutes before landing. Afternoon flights are ideal as the western sun illuminates the limestone peaks, creating dramatic shadows and highlights across the valley floor.
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Yellow River Bend
Aerial view of the muddy 'Mother River' of China as it winds through the Henan province near Zhengzhou.
Wuhan Urban Sprawl
Detailed view of the massive industrial and residential clusters along the Yangtze River corridors.
Dongting Lake
Vast stretches of China's second-largest freshwater lake appearing as a silver mirror on clear days.
Beibu Gulf Coastline
The transition from inland greenery to the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Tonkin during the descent.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to enjoy the soft sunrise reflections over the Yangtze River and Dongting Lake. During the approach to Beihai, the left side provides a better view of the expansive coastline and the urban center of Beihai city.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,932 km (1,200 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 35 min
Departure: SJW (38.28070068359375, 114.6969985961914)
Arrival: BHY (21.5394, 109.293999)
Route Type: Domestic
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