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Which side of the plane to sit from Lindu Airport (Yinchun) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side offers superior views of the winding Songhua River as you approach Harbin, along with expansive vistas of the dense 'Green Sea' forest of the Lesser Khingan Mountains shortly after takeoff from Yichun.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Lesser Khingan Canopy

Witness the dense, unbroken forest canopy of the Xiao Hinggan Ling range immediately after departure.

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Songhua River Bends

Exquisite views of the wide, meandering Songhua River as the aircraft aligns for the approach into Harbin.

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Songnen Plain Patchwork

Geometric patterns of the fertile agricultural heartland of Heilongjiang Province during the descent.

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Harbin Eastern Outskirts

A sprawling view of the industrial and residential development on the eastern edge of the provincial capital.

For the best experience, book a morning flight to catch the sun illuminating the forest mist. In autumn (late September to early October), the 'Five-Color Hills' offer a stunning palette of reds and golds. Sit behind the wing to ensure your view of the river loops isn't obstructed.

Right Side Highlights
8.0
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Tangwang River Valley

Aerial views of the river valley that carves through the northern mountain terrain.

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Dailing Forest Vistas

Rugged, forested ridges that define the high points of the Lesser Khingan range.

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Suihua City Horizon

The urban landscape of Suihua visible in the distance against the flat horizon of the plains.

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Harbin New Area

Views of the modern Hulan district and the high-tech development zones on the north side of the city.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Songnen Plain. Look for the distinct change in topography as the mountains abruptly give way to the flat plains near Suihua. Winter flights offer a stark, beautiful 'black and white' landscape of snow and dark pines.

Top Activities in Harbin
Route Information

Distance: 317 km (197 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 32 min

Departure: LDS (47.7520555556, 129.019125)

Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)

Route Type: Domestic

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