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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the coastal transition along the Bohai Sea and the dramatic moment where the Great Wall reaches the ocean at Shanhaiguan.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Songhua River Meanders

Aerial views of the winding Songhua River as it flows through the fertile plains of Heilongjiang shortly after takeoff.

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Changbai Mountain Foothills

The western slopes of the Changbai range provide a backdrop of dense forests and rolling green ridges.

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Shenyang Metropolitan Area

A clear view of the industrial and urban landscape of Liaoning's capital city during the mid-flight transit.

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Liaodong Bay

Stunning vistas of the Bohai Sea coastline, including major port facilities and offshore oil platforms.

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Old Dragon's Head

The specific point where the Great Wall of China meets the sea at Shanhaiguan is often visible during the descent.

Choose a morning flight for the best lighting on the landscape without direct sun glare. Watch for the coastline roughly 45 minutes before landing at PEK; this is the best time to spot the historic fortifications near Qinhuangdao.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Sanjiang Plain

Vast, geometric agricultural fields that define the 'Great Northern Granary' of China.

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Yanshan Mountains

Rugged, craggy mountain ranges that form a natural barrier to the north of the Beijing basin.

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Miyun Reservoir

Beijing's largest reservoir appears as a deep blue basin surrounded by mountains during the final approach.

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High Ridge Great Wall

Sections of the Ming-era Great Wall snaking across the high ridges of the Yanshan mountains north of the city.

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Beijing Northern Suburbs

The rapid transition from mountain wilderness to the dense urban architecture of the capital's northern districts.

The right side is excellent for mountain enthusiasts, especially during the descent. In winter, the snow-capped Yanshan peaks and the frozen Miyun Reservoir create a starkly beautiful landscape. Afternoon flights provide the best light for photography on this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,346 km (836 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min

Departure: JMU (46.84339904789999, 130.464996338)

Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)

Route Type: Domestic

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