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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the dramatic high-altitude landscapes including the karst pillars of the Wuling Mountains and the deep river gorges of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

Right Side Highlights
8.7
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Wuling Mountain Range

Dramatic sandstone pillars and peaks similar to those found in Zhangjiajie National Park.

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Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau

Rugged high-altitude terrain with deep valleys and steep mountain ridges.

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Erhai Lake Distant View

On clear days, the silhouette of the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake can be seen to the west.

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Salween River Gorge

The deep, narrow canyon of the Nu River as it flows south toward the Thai-Myanmar border.

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Doi Inthanon Proximity

Views of the high peaks of Northern Thailand, including the outskirts of the country's highest mountain.

Choose the right side for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the mountains of Southeast Asia. Keep your camera ready over Yunnan, as the contrast between the high peaks and deep river gorges is spectacular. Polarized sunglasses are recommended to reduce haze common in this region.

Left Side Highlights
7.9
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Yangtze River Bends

Aerial views of the winding Yangtze River as the flight departs from the Hubei province.

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Dongting Lake Basin

Expansive views of one of China's largest freshwater lakes and its surrounding wetlands.

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Guizhou Karst Peaks

A unique landscape of cone-shaped limestone hills emerging from the morning mist.

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Lancang-Mekong Valley

The upper reaches of the Mekong River as it carves through the rugged terrain of Yunnan.

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Chiang Mai Valley

Lush tropical greenery and the sprawling city layout of Chiang Mai during the descent.

The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Look out for the massive river networks of central China shortly after takeoff. During the final descent into CNX, this side provides an excellent perspective of the city's old town moat.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,034 km (1,264 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 43 min

Departure: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)

Arrival: CNX (18.7667999268, 98.962600708)

Route Type: International

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