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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the high Qinling mountain ridges shortly after takeoff and provides a better perspective of the dense karst peak forests and the distant Chongqing skyline as you cross into Southwest China.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Taibai

The highest peak of the Qinling range, often snow-capped, provides a spectacular sight during the initial climb.

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Daba Mountains

Dense, rugged mountain folds that separate the Shaanxi province from the Sichuan Basin.

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Chongqing Skyline

Depending on the flight path, you may see the sprawling mega-city and the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers.

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Wu River Canyons

Deep turquoise river paths carving through the limestone mountains of northern Guizhou.

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Karst Peak Forest

The iconic dome-shaped hills typical of the Guizhou plateau during the final approach into Longdongbao.

The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun illuminates the mountains from the east. The most scenic portion is the first 30 minutes over the Qinling Mountains and the final 20 minutes over the karst landscape. Watch for the dramatic change from the flat Guanzhong Plain to the vertical topography of Guizhou.

Left Side Highlights
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Xi'an Urban Area

Bird's eye view of the ancient capital's expanding southern districts immediately after departing XIY.

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Eastern Qinling Range

Dramatic views of the sharp ridges that form the natural boundary between North and South China.

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Han River Valley

The lush green valleys around Ankang and the Hanzhong basin transition as the climate becomes more humid.

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Fanjingshan Distance

On clear days, the distant silhouette of the UNESCO-listed Fanjingshan can be spotted to the southeast.

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Guiyang City Center

As the flight descends into KWE, the modern high-rises nestled between karst hills become visible.

Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid the direct western sun. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff to capture the sharp contrast of the Qinling ridge lines against the clouds.

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Route Information

Distance: 899 km (559 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min

Departure: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)

Arrival: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)

Route Type: Domestic

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