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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dramatic East China Sea coastline, the intricate Zhoushan Archipelago, and the vast industrial maritime activity of Bohai Bay.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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East China Sea

Continuous views of the coastline where the mountains of Fujian and Zhejiang meet the sea.

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Zhoushan Archipelago

A stunning view of thousands of small islands clustered near the mouth of Hangzhou Bay.

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Hangzhou Bay Bridge

One of the longest sea-crossing bridges in the world, visible as a thin white line over the blue water.

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Qingdao Peninsula

The distinctive coastal architecture and urban sprawl of Qingdao and the red-roofed old town.

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Bohai Bay Ports

Massive clusters of cargo ships waiting outside the ports of Tianjin and Tangshan.

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Tianjin Binhai

The massive industrial and port infrastructure of northern China's largest maritime hub.

Book the right side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the East China Sea. This side is consistently more scenic due to the mix of maritime traffic, archipelagos, and major bridges. Keep your eyes peeled as you pass Ningbo for the Zhoushan islands, which are a highlight of the route.

Left Side Highlights
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Wuyi Mountains

The rugged, lush green peaks of northern Fujian provide a dramatic start to the flight.

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Mount Tai

One of China's most sacred peaks is often visible as you fly over central Shandong Province.

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Yellow River Crossing

Observe the distinctive silty brown waters of the Yellow River as it snakes toward the sea near Jinan.

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Beijing Skyline

On clear days during the descent, the sprawling capital including the CBD skyscrapers and Forbidden City is visible.

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Xiong'an New Area

View the massive scale of the new 'city of the future' being built south of Beijing.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side is better for spotting inland landmarks like the Yellow River and Mount Tai. On the descent into PEK, if the flight path approaches from the south, the left side offers the best chance to see the historic city center and the Olympic park.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,599 km (994 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min

Departure: FOC (25.93510055541992, 119.66300201416016)

Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)

Route Type: Domestic

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