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The Li River winds 83 km through a forest of conical karst peaks between Guilin and Yangshuo. The jade-green water threading between limestone towers has been painted for centuries and is stunning from the air.
38Flight Routes
3 kmClosest Pass
🏞️ WaterType
Routes that pass it38
HKG → IST
Both Sides
IST → HKG
Both Sides
HKG → SAW
Both Sides
SAW → HKG
Both Sides
CTU → KWL
Right
KWL → CTU
Left
BLQ → MNL
Right
MNL → BLQ
Left
KWL → ZGC
Right
ORD → SGN
Left
SGN → ORD
Right
ZGC → KWL
Left
BKK → EZE
Left
EZE → BKK
Right
CTU → MAD
Left
MAD → CTU
Right
BCN → MNL
Right
HAN → PUS
Left
HKG → KWL
Left
KWL → HKG
Right
MNL → BCN
Left
PUS → HAN
Right
BKK → ICN
Left
ICN → BKK
Right
HAN → SHA
Left
PEK → XSP
Right
SHA → HAN
Right
XSP → PEK
Left
BKK → GMP
Left
GMP → BKK
Right
CAN → KHG
Left
KHG → CAN
Right
PKX → XSP
Right
XSP → PKX
Left
PEK → SIN
Right
SIN → PEK
Left
KWL → XIY
Right
XIY → KWL
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Li River from a plane?
Yes — 38 flight routes pass within 30 km of Li River. The closest routes include Hong Kong to Istanbul, Istanbul to Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Pendik, Istanbul. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 3 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Li River?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Li River: on a Hong Kong to Istanbul flight, visible from both sides; on a Istanbul to Hong Kong flight, visible from both sides; on a Hong Kong to Pendik, Istanbul flight, visible from both sides.