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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular coastal views as you approach the Shandong Peninsula, including the rugged coastline of the Yellow Sea and the maritime activity around Qingdao and Yantai.

Right Side Highlights
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Huai River Wetlands

The complex network of lakes and waterways of the Huai River basin, including the fringes of Hongze Lake.

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Qingdao & Jiaozhou Bay

Panoramic views of the red-tiled roofs of Qingdao and the massive Jiaozhou Bay Bridge, one of the world's longest.

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Laoshan Mountain

The dramatic granite peaks of Laoshan, the highest coastal mountain in China, rising directly from the Yellow Sea.

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Jiaodong Peninsula Coast

The rugged, winding coastline leading up to Yantai, dotted with fishing fleets and major commercial shipping lanes.

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Bohai Sea Convergence

The shimmering transition where the Yellow Sea meets the Bohai Sea as the aircraft descends into Yantai.

The right side is the definitive choice for maritime scenery. For the most dramatic lighting on the Qingdao coastline and Laoshan Mountain, choose an afternoon flight. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of the flight for the best coastal photography as the plane enters the Jiaodong Peninsula.

Left Side Highlights
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Hefei Cityscape

Bird's-eye view of the expanding Hefei metropolitan area and the distinctive Swan Lake district shortly after takeoff.

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Mount Tai Peaks

On clear days, the silhouette of the sacred Mount Tai, one of the Five Great Mountains of China, is visible to the west.

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Yellow River Crossing

View the wide, silt-heavy waters of the Yellow River as it carves through the North China Plain toward the sea.

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Shandong Hinterlands

The intricate mosaic of agricultural fields and rural townships characteristic of the Shandong province interior.

Sit on the left if you are interested in historical geography, as this side provides views of Mount Tai and the ancient flow of the Yellow River. For the best visibility of the mountain peaks, opt for a mid-morning flight when the haze is typically lower and the sun is in the east.

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Route Information

Distance: 728 km (452 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min

Departure: HFE (31.78000068664551, 117.2979965209961)

Arrival: YNT (37.40169906616211, 121.37200164794922)

Route Type: Domestic

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