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PVG → SHP
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Shanhaiguan Airport (Qinhuangdao)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the coastline of the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea, featuring the unique sight of the Great Wall meeting the ocean.
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Yangtze Estuary
The dramatic visual of the sediment-heavy Yangtze River merging into the East China Sea's vast blue expanse.
Shandong Peninsula Coast
Bird's-eye views of the rocky coastline, hidden bays, and the bustling maritime city of Qingdao in the distance.
Bohai Sea Shipping Lanes
Countless cargo ships and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime corridors toward northern industrial ports.
Old Dragon's Head
The iconic 'Laolongtou' where the Great Wall of China meets the Bohai Sea, visible during the final approach to Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao Port
A clear view of one of the world's largest coal-shipping ports and the resort coastline of Beidaihe during descent.
Request a window seat on the right for the iconic 'Old Dragon's Head' view. For the best lighting on the Great Wall and the coastline, choose a morning flight. Keep your camera ready as the plane descends over the Bohai Bay, as the transition from sea to the Shanhaiguan fortifications is rapid.
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Shanghai Urban Sprawl
A massive aerial view of the industrial and residential density of the northern Yangtze River Delta immediately after takeoff.
Jiangsu Canal Networks
Intricate patterns of historic water transport systems and high-intensity agricultural grids across the eastern plains.
Shandong Interior
Vistas of the rolling hills and rugged terrain of central Shandong province as the flight tracks north toward the coast.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It offers a great perspective on China's massive infrastructure and the systematic layout of inland agricultural sectors. Look for the Grand Canal sections winding through the landscape.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 999 km (621 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: SHP (39.968102, 119.731003)
Route Type: Domestic
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