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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Taihang Mountains' dramatic eastern cliffs and the majestic crossings of both the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers.

Right Side Highlights
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Lake Taiping

A vast and serene reservoir nestled among the mountains north of Huangshan, known for its emerald waters.

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Yangtze River

A massive crossing over Asia's longest river, typically filled with heavy industrial shipping traffic.

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Yellow River

The Mother River of China, appearing as a wide silt-laden ribbon near the transition to the loess plateau.

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Taihang Escarpment

Dramatic vertical cliffs that mark the sharp geographical boundary between the North China Plain and the Shanxi Plateau.

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Jinzhong Basin

The historic region south of Taiyuan, dotted with ancient walled cities and traditional Shanxi architecture.

This side is superior for observing the geographical transition from the low-lying North China Plain to the high Shanxi Plateau. Look for the massive Yellow River bridges near Zhengzhou. Morning flights are ideal to avoid glare and see the Taihang cliffs in full sunlight.

Left Side Highlights
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Huangshan Massif

View of the granite peaks and pine forests of the Yellow Mountains immediately after departure from Tunxi.

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Dabie Mountains

Rugged terrain along the border of Anhui and Hubei provinces providing a dense green mountainous backdrop.

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Mount Song

Home to the Shaolin Temple, visible as a prominent sacred peak rising from the Henan plains.

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Zhengzhou Skyline

The sprawling capital of Henan province and a major transport hub visible as a dense urban center.

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Fen River Valley

The agricultural heartland of Shanxi appearing as the flight descends into the Taiyuan basin.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine obstruction of the Huangshan peaks. Afternoon flights will face the sun, which can make photography difficult but offers beautiful golden hour lighting over the Fen River during the final descent.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,031 km (641 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min

Departure: TXN (29.73329925537109, 118.25599670410156)

Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)

Route Type: Domestic

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