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Which side of the plane to sit from Baotou Airport (Baotou) to Taoxian Airport (Shenyang)?

Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the rugged Yanshan mountain range and segments of the Great Wall of China that traverse the ridges between Inner Mongolia and Hebei province.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Inner Mongolian Grasslands

Expansive views of the high-altitude steppe and rolling plains immediately after departing Baotou.

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Yanshan Mountains

A series of dramatic, craggy ridges and deep valleys that define the northern edge of the North China Plain.

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Ancient Great Wall

Identify the thin line of ancient stone fortifications winding along the mountain crests on the border of Hebei.

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Northern Forest Reserves

Dense clusters of temperate forests covering the higher elevations of the northern mountain ranges.

Choose the left side for morning departures to enjoy the best lighting on the mountain ridges without sun glare. During winter months, the contrast of snow against the dark rock highlights the Great Wall more clearly. Use a window seat away from the wing for an unobstructed view of the rugged terrain.

Right Side Highlights
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Yellow River Loop

The great river makes a significant turn south of the flight path shortly after takeoff from Baotou.

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North China Urban Clusters

Distant views of the densely populated industrial cities of the Hebei and Liaoning plains.

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Bohai Gulf Coastline

The sparkling waters of the Liaodong Bay become visible as the aircraft approaches the coast near Jinzhou.

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Liaoning Industrial Heartland

As the plane descends, view the complex industrial architecture and expansive logistics hubs of the Shenyang region.

The right side is excellent for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset reflection over the Bohai Sea. Watch for the colorful aquaculture farms and salt pans along the coastline during the final descent into Shenyang. Visibility is often better on this side when the prevailing winds clear the haze over the coastal plains.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,135 km (705 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min

Departure: BAV (40.560001373291016, 109.99700164794922)

Arrival: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)

Route Type: Domestic

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