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Which side of the plane to sit from Jining Qufu Airport (Jining) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Bohai Sea coastline, the industrial ports of the Liaodong Peninsula, and the spectacular winding path of the Songhua River upon arrival in Harbin.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Bohai Bay Coastline

Glittering views of the coastline where the North China Plain meets the Bohai Sea.

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Dalian & Liaodong

Aerial perspectives of the mountainous Liaodong Peninsula and its busy maritime shipping lanes.

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Liao River Delta

Intricate wetland patterns and river bifurcations where the Liao River enters the sea near Panjin.

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Songhua River

The iconic, serpentine curves of the Songhua River as it meanders through the Harbin landscape.

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Winter Tundra

During winter months, the landscape transforms into a breathtaking white expanse of frozen rivers and snow-capped taiga.

Choose the right side for morning flights to see the coastal highlights without the sun's glare. The approach into Harbin is the highlight; watch for the 'Red Beach' areas near Panjin if the route hugs the coast. In winter, the frozen Songhua River looks like a giant silver vein across the land.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Tianjin Urban Sprawl

Massive urban footprint and industrial zones of the Tianjin municipality visible as you move north.

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Yan Mountains

The rugged southern edge of the Mongolian Plateau visible in the distance to the northwest.

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Northeast China Plain

A vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural land that defines the breadbasket of China.

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Inland Sunset

Dramatic atmospheric colors over the vast plains during late afternoon or evening flights.

Sit on the left for evening flights to witness the sunset over the interior plains. Keep an eye out for the dense city clusters of Hebei province during the first half of the journey. If the sky is clear, the distant foothills of the Greater Khingan Range may be visible as you approach Heilongjiang.

Top Activities in Harbin
Route Information

Distance: 1,419 km (882 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min

Departure: JNG (35.292778000000006, 116.346667)

Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)

Route Type: Domestic

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