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HLD → CIF
Which side of the plane to sit from Dongshan Airport (Hailar) to Chifeng Airport (Chifeng)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic Arxan volcanic clusters and the vast, rolling expanses of the Xilingol and Hulunbuir grasslands, offering better lighting for photography on south-bound flights.
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Hulun Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible shortly after departure as a massive sapphire on the steppe.
Arxan Volcanic Field
Spectacular crater lakes (Tianchi) and jagged basaltic lava flows visible near the midpoint of the route.
Xilingol Steppe
Endless horizons of high-altitude grasslands dotted with winding river meanders and nomadic settlements.
Hexigten Stone Forest
Unique granite rock formations and peaks appearing as the aircraft approaches the Chifeng region.
Xar Moron River
A winding, silvery river that carves through the landscape, known as the 'Mother River' of the local culture.
The right side is exceptional for seeing the Arxan craters; look down carefully about 30-40 minutes after takeoff. For the best photography of the grassland textures, a mid-morning or late-afternoon flight provides the long shadows necessary to define the rolling terrain.
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Great Khingan Ridge
Aerial views of the dense larch and birch forests forming the backbone of Northeast China.
Mountain Valleys
Deeply carved valleys and rugged ridges as the flight traverses the eastern edge of the range.
Horqin Grassland
The transition from mountain forest to the high-latitude eastern steppe landscape.
Ulanhot Perimeter
Distant views of the historical city and the converging Taoer River basin.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight, though you may encounter haze over the eastern slopes. Watch for the sharp contrast where the dark forest abruptly meets the golden grasslands in autumn.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 778 km (483 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: HLD (49.2050018311, 119.824996948)
Arrival: CIF (42.23500061035156, 118.90799713134766)
Route Type: Domestic
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