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SHA → TXN
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai) to Tunxi International Airport (Huangshan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling Taihu Lake and a more dramatic perspective of the Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) granite peaks during the final approach into Tunxi.
Puxi Urban Scrawl
Clear views of the western Shanghai skyline and the dense network of canals in the Yangtze Delta.
Taihu Lake
Massive freshwater lake near Huzhou, often shimmering under the sun mid-flight.
Tianmu Mountains
Rugged ridgelines and ancient tree reserves that mark the boundary between Zhejiang and Anhui.
Huangshan Main Peaks
The iconic granite spires and pine-covered cliffs of the Yellow Mountains as the plane maneuvers for landing.
Sit on the right for the best photography conditions during the morning to avoid the sun. On clear days, the transition from the flat Yangtze Delta to the jagged Huangshan peaks is stunningly visible from this side.
Minhang District
Bird's-eye view of Shanghai's western industrial and residential expansion shortly after takeoff.
Mogan Mountain Area
Rolling hills and dense bamboo forests of northern Zhejiang, a famous summer retreat.
Anhui Tea Plantations
Terraced hillsides dedicated to the production of Maofeng and Qimen teas visible during descent.
Xin'an River Valley
A winding, emerald-green river that serves as the historic transport artery to the Huangshan region.
The left side faces south; expect significant glare on morning flights. It is ideal for sunset flights where the hills of Anhui are silhouetted against a golden sky.
Distance: 337 km (209 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Arrival: TXN (29.73329925537109, 118.25599670410156)
Route Type: Domestic
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