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LHW → SHE
Which side of the plane to sit from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (Lanzhou) to Taoxian Airport (Shenyang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an exceptional vantage point for the dramatic geological transitions of Northern China, featuring the deep ravines of the Loess Plateau, the majestic curves of the Yellow River, and the rugged peaks of the Taihang Mountains.
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Loess Plateau Terraces
Stunning views of the heavily eroded silt hills and ancient agricultural terraces that define the Shaanxi-Gansu region.
Yellow River Bends
The 'Ordos Loop' of the Yellow River creates dramatic serpentine shapes through the brownish-yellow landscape.
Taihang Mountain Range
Jagged, steep-walled peaks and deep canyons marking the boundary between the plateau and the North China Plain.
Beijing Distant Horizon
On clear days, the massive urban sprawl of the Beijing-Tianjin corridor can be spotted to the south as you cross Hebei.
Hun River Valley
The final descent into Shenyang offers views of the Hun River winding through the industrial and residential heart of Liaoning.
The right side is the scenic winner. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Taihang Mountains, while sunset flights provide a golden glow over the Loess Plateau. During winter, look for the 'frozen dragon' effect of the iced-over Yellow River. For the best views of the Taihang range, choose a seat behind the wing to see the mountain ridges extend toward the horizon.
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Tengger Desert Edge
Visible shortly after takeoff, the golden sands of the Tengger Desert meet the arid mountains of Gansu.
Mu Us Desert Greenery
Witness the impressive desert reclamation projects where greenery is reclaiming the sandy Inner Mongolian landscape.
Hohhot Cityscape
If the flight path takes a northerly route, the capital of Inner Mongolia is visible against the backdrop of the Daqing Mountains.
Xiliao River Basin
Approaching Liaoning, the landscape transitions into the fertile agricultural plains of the Northeast.
Sit on the left for a view of the vast Inner Mongolian steppes. This side is better for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. Keep an eye out for wind farms dotted across the high-altitude plains near the border of Ningxia and Inner Mongolia.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,802 km (1,120 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: LHW (36.5152015686, 103.620002747)
Arrival: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)
Route Type: Domestic
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