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HRB → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the rugged Loess Plateau and the high-altitude ridges of the Qinling Mountains.
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Beijing Cityscape
Views of the massive urban grid and iconic landmarks of the capital city from the west.
Loess Plateau
Incredible eroded landscapes and yellow-earth canyons unique to North-Central China.
Qinling Divide
The sharp, often snow-capped peaks that separate the Yellow and Yangtze River watersheds.
Wei River
The historic river valley near Xi'an, which served as the cradle of Chinese civilization.
Tibetan Edge
Distant views of the high-altitude peaks of the Min Mountains on the western horizon.
Opt for an afternoon flight to catch the sunset illuminating the Loess Plateau's textures. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes before landing for the dramatic crossing of the Qinling range.
Book Hotels in ChengduBohai Sea Coast
Aerial views of the northern coastline and the industrial ports of the Liaodong Gulf.
Tianjin Skyline
A dense cluster of skyscrapers and the Haihe River snaking through the metropolitan area.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that changes colors with the seasons.
Eastern Qinling
The lush, green southern slopes of the mountains as the flight enters the Sichuan Basin.
Recommended for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Bohai Sea. On the descent into Chengdu, look for the 'Sichuan Fog' which often blankets the basin in a mystical white layer.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,555 km (1,588 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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