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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side offers a superior view of the unique Xiamen-Kinmen cross-strait geography and the spectacular karst limestone peaks characteristic of the Guangxi region during the descent into Nanning.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Taipei & Tamsui

Views of the Taipei Basin and the mouth of the Tamsui River as the plane turns west.

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Kinmen and Xiamen

A remarkable perspective on the narrow gap between Taiwan-controlled Kinmen and the high-rises of Xiamen city.

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Fujian Highlands

Overlooking the dense, mist-covered mountain ranges of inland Fujian and eastern Guangdong provinces.

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Guangxi Karst Landscape

The dramatic 'forest of peaks' limestone formations that dominate the landscape as you approach Nanning.

The right side is best for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. It provides the most historically and geographically interesting views of the Fujian coast. The karst mountain scenery during the final 20 minutes of the flight is the absolute highlight and is best viewed from this side.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Taiwan West Coast

Aerial views of the Hsinchu and Miaoli coastlines immediately after departure from Taoyuan.

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Penghu Archipelago

Deep blue waters of the Taiwan Strait featuring the volcanic basalt islands of the Penghu chain.

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Pearl River Delta

Distant views of the massive urban sprawl including Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai's coastal developments.

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South China Sea

Observation of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes with numerous cargo vessels visible below.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to ensure the sun is on the opposite side, providing better lighting for photography. This side is ideal for capturing the vastness of the sea and the distant megalopolises of the Pearl River Delta. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the rugged Taiwan coastline.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,356 km (843 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min

Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)

Arrival: NNG (22.60829925537109, 108.1719970703125)

Route Type: International

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