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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dramatic transition from the Dalian coastline across the Bohai Strait to the historic landscapes of Shandong and the Yellow River.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Dalian Archipelago

Aerial views of the rugged Liaodong Peninsula coastline and the numerous small islands dotting the northern Yellow Sea.

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Bohai Strait Crossing

The narrow water passage between Dalian and Yantai where you can often spot large cargo vessels and ferries.

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Penglai Coastline

The northern tip of the Shandong Peninsula, known for its historic pavilion and coastal cliffs.

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Mount Tai (Taishan)

On clear days, the silhouette of China's most sacred mountain can be seen rising from the Shandong plains.

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Yellow River Meanders

The silty, winding path of the Huanghe as it flows through the fertile plains towards the sea.

Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for the best photography of the Dalian coast. Watch closely about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for the transition from sea to land over the Shandong Peninsula. Mount Tai is most visible during the mid-segment of the flight if the sky is clear of haze.

Right Side Highlights
6.4
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Liaoning Industrial Coast

Views of the heavy industrial infrastructure and port facilities lining the western side of the peninsula.

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Bohai Bay Expanse

A vast view of the inner Bohai Sea, often showing the horizon where the sea meets the industrial skyline of North China.

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North China Plain

An endless patchwork of agricultural fields and rapidly growing urban centers across Hebei and Henan.

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The Grand Canal

Sections of the ancient engineering marvel that connected Beijing to Hangzhou, visible as a straight silver thread.

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Zhengzhou Logistics Hub

Large-scale railway interchanges and massive warehouse complexes visible during the final descent into CGO.

Opt for an afternoon flight to enjoy the warm sunset glow over the North China Plain. This side is better for observing the massive scale of Chinese infrastructure and urban planning. During the descent, look for the complex network of high-speed rail lines that converge in Zhengzhou.

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Route Information

Distance: 845 km (525 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min

Departure: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)

Arrival: CGO (34.519699096699995, 113.841003418)

Route Type: Domestic

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