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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the massive Yangtze River estuary and the industrial development of the Jiangsu coastline, culminating in a dramatic approach over the Liaodong Peninsula.

Left Side Highlights
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Yangtze River Estuary

View the massive scale of Chongming Island and the sediment-rich waters where China's longest river meets the sea.

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Jiangsu Wetlands

The intricate network of canals, fish ponds, and salt marshes along the Yancheng coast, known for rare crane habitats.

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Shandong Mountains

The rugged coastal mountains of the Shandong Peninsula, including glimpses of Rizhao and the outskirts of Qingdao.

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Dalian Cityscape

During the final descent, enjoy views of Dalian's dense urban core, the Zhongshan District, and the surrounding hilly terrain.

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Lushun Port

The historic naval base at the tip of the peninsula, visible just before the final turn toward Zhoushuizi Airport.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the Yangtze Delta. Morning flights provide excellent illumination of the coastline without the glare from the Yellow Sea. Watch closely during the first 15 minutes and the last 10 minutes of the flight for the most significant landmarks.

Right Side Highlights
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Yellow Sea Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Yellow Sea, often dotted with massive cargo ships entering the Bohai Sea.

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Changshan Islands

A cluster of picturesque islands in the Bohai Strait that look like emeralds scattered on the water during clear weather.

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Dalian Bay

Views of the industrial port facilities and the sprawling logistics hubs that define Dalian's economy.

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Offshore Wind Farms

Look down to see the geometric patterns of large-scale wind turbines generating power along the eastern shelf.

The right side is ideal for seeing the coastal islands during the descent into Dalian. If you are flying in the late afternoon, the sunlight reflects beautifully off the water on this side, though you may need sunglasses for the intense glare.

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Route Information

Distance: 870 km (541 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min

Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)

Arrival: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)

Route Type: Domestic

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