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Our Recommendation
8.9

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Qinling Mountain range early in the flight and provides a spectacular view of the rugged Wuyi peaks during the final descent.

Right Side Highlights
8.9
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Qinling Mountains

Dramatic crossing of the massive range that serves as the natural boundary between North and South China.

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Han River Valley

Scenic views of the Han River winding through deep mountain valleys in southern Shaanxi.

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Wuhan Skyline

Distant views of the massive urban sprawl and bridges of Wuhan near the midpoint of the flight.

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Mount Huanggang

The highest peak in the Wuyi Mountains visible as the aircraft begins its final descent into Nanping.

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Wuyi Tea Terraces

Emerald green tea plantations and distinctive karst rock formations during the approach to WUS.

The first 15-20 minutes after takeoff from Xi'an are the most scenic as you cross the Qinling range. Morning flights offer the best contrast for these mountain ridges. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes for the iconic Wuyishan karst landscape.

Left Side Highlights
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Xi'an Urban Grid

Aerial view of the ancient capital's organized layout and surrounding development shortly after takeoff.

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Dabie Mountains

Rolling green ridges of the Dabie range stretching across the central Chinese plains.

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Yangtze River

The massive waterway visible as the flight path crosses the heart of Hubei province.

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Poyang Lake

Distant views of China's largest freshwater lake shimmering to the north of the flight path.

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Lushan Mountain

The famous mist-shrouded peak near Jiujiang is often visible in the distance to the left.

Sit on the left for softer lighting during afternoon flights and to spot the expansive lake systems of Jiangxi. This side is better for seeing the industrial and urban development of the Yangtze River corridor.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,156 km (718 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min

Departure: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)

Arrival: WUS (27.7019, 118.000999)

Route Type: Domestic

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