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WUH → LJG
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan) to Lijiang Airport (Lijiang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the dramatic transition from the plains of central China to the jagged peaks of the Hengduan mountain range during the final descent.
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Enshi Grand Canyon
Breathtaking limestone cliffs and massive karst towers visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Yangtze River Gorges
The northern perspective of the winding river as it carves through the mountains towards the Three Gorges area.
Jinsha River Valley
The upper reaches of the Yangtze, appearing as a silver thread cutting through massive mountain trenches.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The iconic 13 peaks of Shanzidou, capped with permanent snow, dominating the horizon during the descent into Lijiang.
Haba Snow Mountain
The impressive sister peak to Jade Dragon, visible across the deep divide of Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Request a window seat away from the wing (typically rows 1-8 or 20+) for unobstructed views of the snow-capped mountains. The final 20 minutes of the flight are the most scenic; keep your camera ready for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which often appears dramatically as the aircraft banks for its final approach to LJG.
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Wuhan Skyline
A sprawling view of the 'Chicago of the East' and the confluence of the Han and Yangtze Rivers during initial ascent.
Wuling Mountains
Dense forest canopies and jagged peaks characterizing the border between Hunan and Hubei provinces.
Guizhou Karst Landforms
Distinctive clusters of conical limestone hills and deep valleys typical of the southwestern plateau.
Lijiang Suburbs
A view of the high-altitude plateau settlements and traditional architecture as the plane prepares to land.
For the best visibility of the Karst topography in Guizhou, choose a flight departing around noon when the sun is directly overhead, reducing shadows in the deep valleys. Note that Guizhou is frequently cloudy, so summer or autumn flights may offer clearer views of the ground.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,435 km (892 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Arrival: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Route Type: Domestic
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