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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Taihang Mountains escarpment and the rugged Qinling-Daba mountain systems before descending into the misty Sichuan Basin.

Right Side Highlights
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Taihang Mountains

Massive limestone cliffs and deep canyons that define the edge of the Loess Plateau immediately after departure.

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Fen River Valley

The historic heart of Shanxi province, featuring industrial hubs nestled between parallel mountain ranges.

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Qinling Mountains

China's great north-south geographic divide, offering views of high-altitude peaks and rugged terrain.

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Karst Topography

Unique geological formations and sinkholes common in the border regions of Shaanxi and Chongqing.

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Jialing River Loops

The winding loops of the Jialing River as the plane aligns with the north-south runways of Jiangbei Airport.

Afternoon flights provide spectacular golden hour lighting on the Taihang cliffs. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic mountain vistas when crossing the Qinling range.

Left Side Highlights
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Shijiazhuang Skyline

Aerial view of the Hebei provincial capital and its expanding urban grid shortly after takeoff.

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North China Plain

A vast, seemingly endless patchwork of agricultural fields stretching toward the eastern horizon.

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The Yellow River

The distinctive silty waters of the Huang He as the flight path crosses from Shanxi toward the south.

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Daba Mountains

Dense, forested ridges that mark the eastern entrance to the scenic Sichuan Basin region.

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Yangtze River Confluence

Industrial ports and the winding Yangtze River visible during the final descent into Chongqing.

Morning flights are ideal to avoid direct sun glare from the east. During the descent into CKG, watch for the massive bridge networks and the dramatic urban density typical of the Yangtze riverbank.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,206 km (749 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min

Departure: SJW (38.28070068359375, 114.6969985961914)

Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)

Route Type: Domestic

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