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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for China's eastern coastline, the Bohai Sea, and the winding Songhua River as you approach the frozen north.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Poyang Lake

China's largest freshwater lake, offering a unique mosaic of water and wetlands in Jiangxi.

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Yangtze River Crossing

A magnificent view of Asia's longest river as it winds through the Anhui and Jiangsu regions.

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Bohai Sea Coast

Stunning views of the coastline where the Yellow Sea meets the Bohai Gulf, often showing heavy maritime traffic.

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Dalian Peninsula

A clear view of the Liaodong Peninsula's tip and the strategic port city of Dalian during the northern ascent.

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Songhua River

The iconic, winding blue (or white in winter) ribbon that serves as the centerpiece of Harbin's geography during descent.

Essential for morning flights to see the sunrise over the sea. In winter, the right side is non-negotiable for viewing the incredible patterns of ice floes in the Bohai Sea and the frozen Songhua River upon arrival.

Left Side Highlights
7.4
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Guangzhou Megacity

Aerial views of the Canton Tower and the dense urban landscape of the Pearl River Delta immediately after takeoff.

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Nanling Mountains

Rugged, verdant mountain ranges that separate southern China from the central plains.

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Central Plains

Vast stretches of agricultural land and the sprawling industrial clusters of Hubei and Henan provinces.

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Great Wall Footsteps

On clear days, distant views of the mountainous terrain where segments of the Great Wall wind north of Beijing.

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Northeast Plain

A transition into the snow-covered or golden grain fields of the Songnen Plain depending on the season.

Select an afternoon flight to witness a stunning sunset over the western mountains. This side is also better for spotting the dense urban lighting of central China's hub cities during night flights.

Top Activities in Harbin
Route Information

Distance: 2,734 km (1,699 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min

Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)

Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)

Route Type: Domestic

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