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HRB → HIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Lianshui Airport (Huai An)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the inland plains of Manchuria to the rugged coastlines of the Bohai and Yellow Seas, including glimpses of major coastal cities like Dalian and Qingdao.
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Songhua River Meanders
Immediately after takeoff, witness the wide, winding curves of the Songhua River as it snakes through Harbin.
Shenyang Urban Cluster
A sprawling view of the industrial heart of Liaoning province and its dense urban development.
Dalian Peninsula
As the plane crosses the Bohai Strait, look for the jagged coastline and islands surrounding Lushun and Dalian.
Yellow Sea Maritime Traffic
Deep blue waters dotted with massive cargo ships and tankers heading toward major northern Chinese ports.
Laoshan Coastal Peaks
The dramatic granite peaks of Mount Lao meeting the sea near the city of Qingdao.
Qingdao Port
One of the world's largest automated container terminals visible as you pass the Shandong Peninsula.
For the best photography of the coastline, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. This side is particularly spectacular during the transition from the Liaodong Peninsula to the Shandong Peninsula. Look for the 'string of pearls'—the islands connecting the two peninsulas across the strait.
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Northeast China Plain
Vast stretches of the fertile 'Black Earth' region, characterized by massive agricultural grids.
Panjin Red Beach
Depending on the season and flight path, the crimson-colored wetlands of the Liao River delta may be visible.
Bohai Bay Arc
The western coastline of the Bohai Sea, including the industrial infrastructure of Jinzhou.
Mount Tai Silhouette
On clear days, the distant western horizon reveals the silhouette of Mount Tai, the most sacred of the Five Great Mountains.
Weishan Lake
A large, shimmering freshwater lake system located near the border of Shandong and Jiangsu provinces.
The Grand Canal
The ancient Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal appearing as a silver thread leading into Huai'an.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to enjoy a long, golden hour over the interior of China. During autumn, the agricultural patterns of the Northeast Plain are at their most colorful. Watch for the Liao River delta's unique hydrological patterns as the plane moves south toward the coast.
Book Hotels in Huai AnDistance: 1,449 km (900 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: HIA (33.7908333333, 119.125)
Route Type: Domestic
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