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Which side of the plane to sit from Gu-Lian Airport (Mohe County) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic heart of the Greater Khingan Mountains and the winding Amur River valley along the Russian border during the initial climb from the northernmost tip of China.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Boreal Forest Canopy

Vast, unbroken stretches of Larch and Birch forests that define the Daxing'anling wilderness.

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Amur River Valley

Distant views of the Heilongjiang (Amur) River, which serves as the natural border between China and Russia.

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Arctic Ridges

Permafrost-touched mountain ridges that remain snow-dusted for up to eight months of the year.

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Harbin City Skyline

A clear view of the urban expansion and the modern architecture of Harbin during the final approach.

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Songhua River Meanders

Intricate water patterns of the Songhua River as it winds through the agricultural heartland of Heilongjiang.

For morning flights, the left side experiences direct sunlight; use a polarizer for photos. The best views occur in the first 30 minutes when flying over the deep mountain terrain near Mohe. Look for the 'Northernmost Point' landmarks during the initial ascent.

Right Side Highlights
7.6
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Greater Khingan Spine

Views of the high-altitude ridges that separate the Mongolian plateau from the northeast plains.

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Songnen Plain

The transition from rugged mountains to the massive, geometric patterns of China's black-soil agricultural belt.

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Inner Mongolia Border

Glimpses of the transition zone between the forest-covered mountains and the western grasslands.

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Industrial Outposts

Remote mining and forestry towns scattered throughout the Daxing'anling region, visible as small clusters in the green sea.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid glare and witness the sunset over the Inner Mongolian plateau. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from dense forest to flat farmland about halfway through the 1.5-hour flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 856 km (532 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min

Departure: OHE (52.912777777799995, 122.43)

Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)

Route Type: Domestic

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