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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography, including the Yangtze River delta, the East China Sea, and a scenic crossing of the Bohai Sea into the Liaodong Peninsula.

Right Side Highlights
8.7
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Hangzhou Bay

Immediate views of the massive Hangzhou Bay Bridge and the Qiantang River estuary.

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Shanghai Skyline

Glittering views of the Pudong financial district and the winding Huangpu River.

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Yellow Sea Coastline

The dramatic meeting of the blue sea and the rugged coastline of the Shandong Peninsula.

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Bohai Strait

A stunning maritime crossing featuring the Miaodao Islands between Yantai and Dalian.

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Dalian Port

Deep blue waters and busy shipping lanes surrounding the tip of the Liaodong Peninsula.

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Changbai Mountain Foothills

Rolling forested hills and occasional snow-capped peaks as you enter Heilongjiang.

The right side is the star of this route. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Shanghai skyline and coastal features. Be sure to look out during the mid-flight transition over the Bohai Sea, as the island chains are clearly visible from high altitudes.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Taihu Lake

Vast views of China's third-largest freshwater lake shortly after departure.

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Suzhou and Wuxi

A dense network of canals and modern urban expansion in the Jiangnan region.

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Mount Tai Range

Distant views of the sacred peaks rising from the Shandong plains.

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Shenyang Cityscape

Aerial perspective of the historic industrial capital of Liaoning province.

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Northeast China Plain

Extensive patterns of black soil agriculture stretching towards the horizon.

Sit on the left for the best views of inland urban centers and the majestic Taihu Lake. This side is preferable during late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while viewing the sprawling plains of the Northeast.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,785 km (1,109 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min

Departure: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)

Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)

Route Type: Domestic

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