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TCZ → JHG
Which side of the plane to sit from Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (Tengchong) to Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (Jinghonggasa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic north-to-south river systems, including the Salween and Mekong, along with the iconic terraced tea landscapes of the Pu'er region.
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Nu River (Salween) Gorge
Witness the powerful Salween River as it carves through deep, narrow mountain clefts shortly after departure.
Lancang (Mekong) River
The mighty Mekong appears as a winding silver thread cutting through the rugged high-altitude plateau.
Pu'er Tea Terraces
Exquisite geometric patterns of world-famous tea plantations create a unique textured appearance on the rolling hills.
Nuozhadu Reservoir
A massive hydropower project on the Lancang River, showcasing vast blue waters against the green landscape.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid the harsh afternoon sun while capturing the deep shadows in the river valleys. As you descend, watch for the transition from the rugged 'Three Parallel Rivers' geography into the gentler, tea-covered hills of the south. High-altitude clouds are common, so a window seat forward of the wing is recommended for the best downward visibility.
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Gaoligong Mountain Range
Dramatic views of the steep, biodiversity-rich ridges immediately after climbing out of Tengchong.
Myanmar Borderlands
Aerial perspectives of the rugged, heavily forested frontier regions that define the border with Myanmar.
Lincang Highlands
Rugged mountainous terrain often covered in a characteristic 'sea of clouds' during the early morning hours.
Tropical Canopy
The landscape transforms into a dense, lush emerald-green rainforest canopy during the final approach into Jinghong.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights, providing golden hour lighting over the tropical forests of Xishuangbanna. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff for the sharp ridges of the Gaoligong range. This side also offers a better view of the Jinghong city skyline and the surrounding rubber plantations during the final landing sequence at Gasa Airport.
Book Hotels in JinghonggasaDistance: 403 km (250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: TCZ (24.9380555556, 98.4858333333)
Arrival: JHG (21.973899841308594, 100.76000213623048)
Route Type: Domestic
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