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Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point of the dramatic Taihang Mountains shortly after takeoff and the iconic Mount Lu during the descent into Nanchang.

Right Side Highlights
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Taihang Mountains

Dramatic views of the rugged mountain range that defines the boundary of the North China Plain.

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Zhengzhou Skyline

The dense urban sprawl of the Henan provincial capital, including the iconic CBD 'Big Corn' tower.

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Dabie Mountains

Lush, forested ridges and deep valleys as the flight crosses into the central mountain belt.

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Mount Lu (Lushan)

The UNESCO World Heritage mountain known for its dramatic cliffs and frequent sea of clouds.

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Jiujiang Bridge

A view of the major crossing over the Yangtze River just north of Nanchang.

The right side is ideal for mountain lovers. During the first 20 minutes of flight, keep your eyes on the window for the Taihang range. In the final 15 minutes, look for the peaks of Mount Lu emerging from the clouds. Morning flights provide the best lighting for these geological features without the glare of the sun.

Left Side Highlights
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North China Plain

A vast expanse of agricultural patterns and rural settlements stretching toward the horizon.

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Yellow River Crossing

A bird's-eye view of the massive, sediment-rich Yellow River as it snakes through Henan Province.

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Hefei Environs

The distant skyline and expanding industrial zones of Anhui's capital city.

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Yangtze River Basin

The winding Yangtze River with visible cargo ships and large-scale bridge infrastructure.

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Poyang Lake

China's largest freshwater lake, providing stunning wetland vistas during the final approach.

Choose this side for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. It is the best side for viewing the immense scale of Poyang Lake as you descend into Nanchang. Look for the contrast between the yellow waters of the rivers and the green farmlands during the spring and summer months.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,053 km (654 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min

Departure: SJW (38.28070068359375, 114.6969985961914)

Arrival: KHN (28.864999771118164, 115.9000015258789)

Route Type: Domestic

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