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SJW → LJG
Which side of the plane to sit from Shijiazhuang Daguocun International Airport (Shijiazhuang) to Lijiang Airport (Lijiang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the North China Plain to the high-altitude peaks of the Tibetan Plateau fringes, including a spectacular close-up of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on the final approach into Lijiang.
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Loess Plateau
The unique, eroded canyon landscapes of the Loess Plateau in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces.
High Qinling Peaks
Glimpses of Mount Taibai, the highest peak in the Qinling range, often capped with snow.
Minshan & Qionglai Mountains
Distant views of the snow-capped giants on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
Jinsha River Bends
The dramatic, winding curves of the upper Yangtze River (Jinsha River) cutting through deep gorges.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
A breathtaking close-up of the 5,596m Yulong Xueshan peaks just minutes before landing.
The right side is essential for seeing the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain during the descent into Lijiang. For the best photography, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. Afternoon flights are particularly scenic as the sun illuminates the western faces of the Sichuan and Yunnan mountains.
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Taihang Mountains
The eastern slopes of the rugged Taihang range shortly after departing Shijiazhuang.
Yellow River Crossing
Aerial view of the massive Yellow River as it flows through the border of Shanxi and Henan.
Qinling Divide
The lush, green ridge of the Qinling Mountains, the natural climate boundary between North and South China.
Sichuan Basin
The misty, densely populated lowlands of the eastern Sichuan Basin.
Hengduan Mountains
The deep, parallel river valleys and sharp ridges as the flight enters Yunnan province.
Sit on the left if you are taking a morning flight to avoid direct glare from the sun. This side offers better views of the Yellow River and the industrial landscapes of the central plains. During the final descent, you can often see the sprawling suburbs of Lijiang city.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,867 km (1,160 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 29 min
Departure: SJW (38.28070068359375, 114.6969985961914)
Arrival: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Route Type: Domestic
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