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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the Pearl River Delta's urban sprawl upon departure and the dramatic, jagged ridges of the Taihang Mountains during the final descent into Taiyuan.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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PRD Megalopolis

Unmatched views of the dense skyscraper clusters in Shenzhen and Dongguan immediately after departure.

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Dabie Mountains

Rugged, forested peaks visible as the flight path passes through Central China toward the north.

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Zhengzhou Hub

The sprawling urban center of Henan province and the central plains intersection.

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Yellow River

The silt-heavy, 'Mother River' of China, appearing as a wide, winding brown ribbon below.

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Taihang Mountains

Dramatic cliff faces and deep canyons that define the eastern boundary of the Shanxi plateau during descent.

The right side is ideal for morning flights. The takeoff provides a spectacular panorama of the Pearl River Delta's infrastructure. During the descent into Taiyuan, the Taihang Mountains provide a stunning backdrop; look for the sharp vertical drops that separate the plateau from the North China Plain. Seasonal smog can occur over the Central Plains, so high-altitude visibility is best in autumn.

Left Side Highlights
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Shenzhen Fringe

Aerial views of the northern industrial districts of Shenzhen and the Pearl River estuary shortly after takeoff.

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Nanling Range

Lush, sub-tropical mountain ridges as the flight crosses from Guangdong into the Hunan province.

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Yangtze River

A crossing of China's longest river, typically visible near the border of Hubei and Hunan provinces.

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Loess Plateau

The distinctive yellow-tinted, terraced landscapes and deep ravines of Shaanxi and western Shanxi.

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Fen River

The primary waterway of Shanxi province snaking through the valley toward the Taiyuan basin.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side provides an excellent perspective on the transition from the verdant south to the iconic yellow soil of the Loess Plateau. Keep a close eye out for the Yangtze River crossing roughly 45-60 minutes into the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,684 km (1,046 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min

Departure: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)

Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)

Route Type: Domestic

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