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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the massive Yangtze River crossing at Wuhan and a more dramatic perspective of the unique karst topography during the descent into Guilin.

Right Side Highlights
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Jinan Cityscape

Excellent views of the 'City of Springs' and its high-speed rail hubs during the initial climb.

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Wuhan River Junction

A spectacular view of the confluence of the Yangtze and Han Rivers, along with the many massive bridges connecting the 'Three Towns of Wuhan'.

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Dongting Lake

Glimpses of the vast water body and the fertile plains of the middle Yangtze River basin.

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Nanling Mountains

The aircraft crosses the rugged, green-carpeted mountain ranges that separate central China from the subtropical south.

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Guilin Karst Forest

An unbeatable view of the iconic 'gumdrop' hills and winding rivers that make Guilin one of the world's most scenic arrival ports.

Choose the right side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. The 'golden 20 minutes' before landing is when the karst scenery is most intense. Look for the way the Li River cuts through the mountains; the right side often gets the best angle during the standard approach pattern into KWL.

Left Side Highlights
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Yellow River Crossing

Watch the silt-rich waters of the Yellow River wind through the North China Plain shortly after takeoff from Jinan.

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Mount Tai

Distant views of the silhouette of Mount Tai, one of the most sacred mountains in China, located south of the departure point.

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Hefei Urban Area

The flight path often passes near the capital of Anhui, showing the dense urban sprawl and surrounding agricultural grids.

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Poyang Lake Basin

On very clear days, the northern edges of China's largest freshwater lake system can be spotted in the distance.

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Guilin Pinnacles

Initial views of the scattered limestone hills that define the landscape of the Guangxi region as the plane prepares for landing.

The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Keep your eyes sharp early in the flight to spot the cultural landmark of Mount Tai. As you approach Guilin, the left side provides a great view of the rural villages nestled between the limestone peaks.

Top Activities in Guilin
Route Information

Distance: 1,463 km (909 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min

Departure: TNA (36.857200622558594, 117.21600341796876)

Arrival: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)

Route Type: Domestic

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