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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the iconic South China Karst landscape and the winding Xijiang River system. On evening flights, this side also provides a stunning view of the sunset over the Guizhou plateau.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Guizhou Karst Peaks

Spectacular views of thousands of limestone 'chocolate hills' stretching across southern Guizhou and northern Guangxi.

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Xijiang River Valley

Watch the majestic West River as it carves through the mountains, serving as a primary waterway for Southern China.

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Plateau Sunset

On late afternoon flights, the sun sets over the distant Yunnan-Guizhou plateau, casting long shadows over the karst peaks.

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Guangzhou Skyline

During common landing patterns from the north, the right side often catches a glimpse of the Canton Tower and Zhujiang New Town in the distance.

Choose the right side for the most dramatic karst topography. For the best photography, aim for a mid-day flight when the shadows highlight the verticality of the limestone peaks. Keep your camera ready during the initial 30 minutes of the flight for the densest mountain views.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Wuling Foothills

Observation of the rugged green ridges that define the transition from the Guizhou Plateau to the central China plains.

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Liping Rural Vistas

Bird's-eye view of traditional villages and terraced landscapes nestled within deep limestone valleys.

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Northern Pearl River Delta

The dramatic transition from the quiet mountainous terrain to the dense industrial and urban grid of northern Guangdong.

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Beijiang River

Views of the North River winding through Qingyuan as the flight prepares for its final descent into Guangzhou.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side is particularly scenic during the descent phase when the urban sprawl of the Greater Bay Area begins to unfold beneath the clouds.

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Route Information

Distance: 786 km (488 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min

Departure: ZYI (27.5895, 107.0007)

Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)

Route Type: Domestic

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