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SHE → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Taoxian Airport (Shenyang) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of inland China's diverse topography, including the sacred Mount Tai, the vast North China Plain, and the rugged mountain ranges of the south.
Mount Tai
The most famous of China's Five Great Mountains, visible as a prominent peak rising from the Shandong landscape.
North China Plain
A vast tapestry of agricultural land and geometric farm plots stretching to the horizon.
Yangtze River Crossing
The world's third-longest river appears as a wide, winding silver ribbon cutting through central China.
Dabie Mountains
Verdant, rolling green ridges that mark the transition between the plains and the southern highlands.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged, mist-covered peaks and deep valleys that define the border between Hunan and Guangdong provinces.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes after takeoff for the best views of Mount Tai. During the final hour of flight, the terrain becomes significantly more mountainous and scenic, particularly in the Nanling range.
Bohai Bay Coastline
Aerial views of the industrial ports and the meeting point of land and sea shortly after takeoff.
Yellow River Delta
The intricate, silt-heavy patterns where the Yellow River empties into the sea, showing unique sediment colors.
Eastern Urban Clusters
Distal views of the dense metropolitan areas along the coastal corridor, especially striking at night.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake, appearing as a massive blue expanse in the Jiangxi province region.
Pearl River Estuary
The shimmering network of rivers and massive bridges as the flight descends into the Guangzhou area.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Bohai Sea. This side is also excellent for viewing the complex river systems of the Yangtze and Pearl River basins. Look for the massive sediment plumes near the Shandong coastline about 40 minutes into the flight.
Distance: 2,238 km (1,391 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 59 min
Departure: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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