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Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers an exceptional view of the sacred Mount Tai shortly after takeoff and provides superior vistas of the Qinling-Daba mountain ranges and the Yangtze River's northern banks during the descent into the Sichuan Basin.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Tai (Tai Shan)

A UNESCO World Heritage site and the most sacred of the Five Great Mountains of China, visible shortly after departing Jinan.

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Songshan Mountain Range

Distant views of the rocky outcrops near the famous Shaolin Temple area in Henan province.

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Shennongjia Forest

Lush, dense sub-tropical forests covering high-altitude ridges as you cross from Hubei into Chongqing.

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Three Gorges Reservoir

The expansive backwaters of the world's largest hydroelectric dam project visible among the deep valleys.

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Chongqing 'Mountain City'

The dramatic, multi-layered skyline of one of the world's most vertical cities during the final approach.

This is the premier side for photography. Mount Tai appears very quickly on the right after takeoff from TNA. For evening flights, the sunset over the Sichuan Basin mountains is spectacular. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes for the 'cyberpunk' urban density of Chongqing's hills.

Left Side Highlights
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Yellow River Crossing

View the massive, sediment-rich Huang He as it meanders through the North China Plain shortly after departure.

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Central Plains Mosaic

The vast, geometric agricultural patterns of Henan province create a colorful patchwork during mid-flight.

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Wu Mountains

Rugged, mist-covered peaks that form the dramatic gateway to the Three Gorges region.

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Yangtze River Gorges

The winding Chang Jiang river system becomes visible as the aircraft enters the mountainous Chongqing territory.

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Wanzhou District

A dense urban center built along the steep banks of the Yangtze, showcasing unique riverside architecture.

Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Look out for the convergence of smaller tributaries into the Yangtze as you approach Chongqing. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you may see the edge of the Danjiangkou Reservoir.

Top Activities in Chongqing
Route Information

Distance: 1,262 km (784 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min

Departure: TNA (36.857200622558594, 117.21600341796876)

Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)

Route Type: Domestic

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