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ZUHYIW

Which side of the plane to sit from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (Zhuhai) to Yiwu Airport (Yiwu)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior blend of the South China Sea coastline, the Pearl River Delta's massive infrastructure, and the scenic eastern slopes of the Wuyi Mountains.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Pearl River Delta Bridges

Spectacular views of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Humen Bridge shortly after departure.

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South China Sea Coast

Glimpses of the blue coastline, including the bays of Huizhou and Shanwei during the initial climb.

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Xiamen-Quanzhou Coast

Dense coastal urban clusters and busy maritime ports along the Fujian shoreline.

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Wuyi Mountain Formations

Dramatic rock pillars and the scenic core of the Wuyi Mountains National Park in northern Fujian.

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Yiwu Logistics Hub

The massive scale of warehouses and trade centers becomes visible during the final approach to YIW.

Sit on the right for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the sea. This side provides the best perspective of the unique transition from the East China Sea coastline to the high mountains of Zhejiang.

Left Side Highlights
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Guangzhou Megalopolis

Massive urban sprawl of the Pearl River Delta including Foshan and northern Guangzhou shortly after takeoff.

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Nanling Mountain Range

Rugged, verdant mountain peaks forming the natural border between Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces.

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Gan River Valley

Aerial views of the major waterway snaking through southern Jiangxi near the city of Ganzhou.

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Western Wuyi Peaks

Deep forest canopies and limestone ridges of the UNESCO World Heritage site's western edge.

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Zhejiang Tea Terraces

Lush green rolling hills and organized tea plantations as the descent into the Yiwu basin begins.

Choose this side for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. It offers better views of the inland mountainous terrain and the industrial heart of central Jiangxi province.

Top Activities in Yiwu
Route Information

Distance: 1,053 km (654 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min

Departure: ZUH (22.006399, 113.375999)

Arrival: YIW (29.3446998596, 120.031997681)

Route Type: Domestic

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