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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a stunning mix of urban sprawls, the expansive Bohai Gulf coastline, and the historic meeting point of the Great Wall and the sea at Shanhaiguan.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Shenyang Metropolis

A clear view of Liaoning's capital and its dense urban architecture shortly after takeoff.

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Bohai Gulf Coastline

The shimmering waters of the Bohai Sea become visible as the flight traverses the Liaoxi Corridor.

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Shanhaiguan

The 'First Pass Under Heaven' where the Great Wall meets the sea is often visible near Qinhuangdao.

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Qinhuangdao Port

One of China's busiest energy ports, featuring massive cargo ships and intricate dock structures.

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Miyun Reservoir

A huge, sapphire-colored body of water that serves as a primary water source for Beijing during the descent.

Choose a window seat on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun glare. Keep your eyes peeled as you cross from Liaoning into Hebei; this is where the Great Wall intersects the coastline. During winter, the Bohai Gulf might show beautiful sea ice patterns near the shore.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Northeast China Plain

A vast patchwork of agricultural fields that changes colors dramatically with the seasons.

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Siping Rail Hub

A major historical and logistical junction visible as the plane heads southwest.

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Yanshan Mountains

Rugged, jagged mountain ridges that provide a dramatic backdrop as the plane approaches the capital.

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Huairou Suburbs

The transition from mountain wilderness to the sprawling outskirts of northern Beijing.

The right side is excellent for morning flights as the sun illuminates the mountains and plains from the east. In autumn, the Yanshan mountains turn vibrant shades of orange and red, visible during the initial approach phase into PEK. Watch for the dramatic shift from flat plains to steep mountain ridges.

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Route Information

Distance: 868 km (539 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min

Departure: CGQ (43.9962005615, 125.684997559)

Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)

Route Type: Domestic

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