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HLD → HET
Which side of the plane to sit from Dongshan Airport (Hailar) to Baita International Airport (Hohhot)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the massive Hulun Lake shortly after departure and the dramatic Daqing Mountain range during the descent into Hohhot.
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Hulun Lake
The 'Sea of the Grasslands' appearing shortly after takeoff.
Wind Turbines
Massive clean energy clusters across the Ulanqab region.
Arid Transitions
Visual shift from lush grass to the dusty Mongolian plateau.
Daqing Mountains
The rugged northern barrier of the Hohhot basin.
Hohhot Cityscape
Views of the 'Blue City' as the plane turns for final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Gobi Desert horizon. Look out for the massive Hulun Lake approximately 15 minutes after takeoff. During descent, you will fly closely parallel to the Daqing Mountains, providing excellent views of the rocky ridges before touching down in Hohhot.
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Hulunbuir Prairie
Endless green carpet during summer months.
Greater Khingan Range
Dense larch and birch forests on the horizon.
Grazing Herds
Tiny clusters of cattle and sheep scattered across the plains.
Winter Wonderland
Entire landscape turns a brilliant white from November to March.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the Hulunbuir grasslands. It offers the best perspective of the winding rivers that feed the eastern marshes. Look for the transition from steppe to the forested ridges of the Greater Khingan Range as you head south.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,120 km (696 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: HLD (49.2050018311, 119.824996948)
Arrival: HET (40.851398, 111.823997)
Route Type: Domestic
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