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XMN → WUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the UNESCO-listed Wuyi Mountains and the sprawling expanse of Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake.
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Xiamen Island
An excellent aerial perspective of the circular island city, including Xiamen University and the Yanwu Bridge.
Wuyi Mountains
The dramatic karst peaks and tea-growing valleys of the northern Fujian border region.
Poyang Lake
A spectacular view of China's largest freshwater lake, which drastically changes size between seasons.
Mount Lu (Lushan)
The famous misty peaks and waterfalls of the Lushan National Park near the city of Jiujiang.
East Lake (Donghu)
As the plane aligns with Wuhan Tianhe, view one of China's largest and most scenic urban lakes.
The right side is the clear winner for geographic landmarks. Watch for the transition from the rugged Fujian mountains to the flat, water-rich Jianghan Plain. For the best photography of Poyang Lake, book a morning flight to avoid the midday haze. Note that in winter, the lake recedes, revealing a unique network of grass-covered wetlands and narrow channels.
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Haicang Bridge
A clear view of Xiamen's massive suspension bridge and the bustling port area shortly after takeoff.
West Fujian Highlands
Dense, rolling green mountains and isolated mountain villages typical of the Min region.
Gan River Valley
The winding path of the Gan River as it snakes through the Jiangxi province interior.
Wuhan Urban Core
On the final approach, see the dense skyscrapers and the confluence of the Han and Yangtze Rivers.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the inland mountains. During the descent into Wuhan, keep your eyes peeled for the numerous bridges connecting the three districts of the city. If landing from the south, you will get a better view of the Han River's intersection with the Yangtze.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 794 km (493 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Route Type: Domestic
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