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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a front-row seat to the Yangtze River's serpentine path and the spectacular engineering of the Three Gorges Dam project.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Yangtze River Meanders

Witness the world's third-longest river as it winds through the heart of Hubei Province.

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Three Gorges Dam

A bird's-eye view of the massive dam and the surrounding reservoir, a feat of modern engineering.

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Wushan Mountains

Stunning views of the rugged peaks that create the dramatic Three Gorges landscape.

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Chongqing Periphery

Glance at the sprawling urban expansion of the mountainous megacity as you enter Sichuan airspace.

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Chengdu Cityscape

During the descent into CTU, the city's dense urban layout and ring roads become visible.

Book a seat on the left (A) for the best views of the Yangtze River. The Three Gorges Dam is typically visible about 60-80 minutes after takeoff. Morning flights are best to avoid the heavy haze often found in the Sichuan Basin during the afternoon.

Right Side Highlights
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Dabie Mountains

Lush, forested mountain ranges spanning the border of Anhui and Hubei provinces.

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Shennongjia Nature Reserve

A vast area of primitive forests known for its high biodiversity and mythical sightings.

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Sichuan Basin Rim

Observe the dramatic geographic transition as the mountains suddenly drop off into the flat basin floor.

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G42 Expressway

The winding highway through the mountains looks like a silver thread from 30,000 feet.

The right side (F) is excellent for observing the dense forest cover of central China. It is the preferred side for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, reducing window glare and providing better lighting for photography of the mountain ridges.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,509 km (938 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min

Departure: YTY (32.5634, 119.7198)

Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)

Route Type: Domestic

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