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SHE → DSN
Which side of the plane to sit from Taoxian Airport (Shenyang) to Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (Dongsheng)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the transition from the forested mountains of the northeast to the dramatic sand dunes and unique urban architecture of the Ordos Plateau.
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Yanshan Mountains
Spectacular views of the northern mountain ranges with their sharp ridges and deep valleys.
Inner Mongolian Grasslands
The transition into the vast Horqin and Xilingol steppe regions, showing expanses of green and gold.
Mu Us Desert Edges
Striking visual of moving sand dunes meeting land reclamation projects near the Ordos region.
Kangbashi District
The famous modern architectural marvels and wide boulevards of Ordos's planned city center.
Ordos Sports Center
Unique architectural landmarks including the lotus-shaped stadium visible during the final descent.
The right side is essential for viewing the desert topography. Choose this side for afternoon flights to witness the golden hour light hitting the sand dunes. As the plane descends into DSN, watch for the striking contrast between the futuristic architecture of Kangbashi and the surrounding arid desert environment.
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Shenyang Skyline
Panoramic view of the Liaoning provincial capital's industrial and modern center upon departure.
Liaohe River Basin
Aerial perspective of the sprawling river system that irrigates the fertile plains of Northeast China.
Southern Taihang Ridges
Distal views of the rugged mountain peaks that separate the plateau from the North China Plain.
Loess Plateau Terraces
Intricate patterns of agricultural terracing carved into the yellow earth of the Loess Plateau.
Yellow River Bend
Catch a glimpse of the great river as it loops northward through the arid landscape.
Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and harsh glare. Keep an eye out for the distinct yellow-brown hues of the Loess Plateau as you approach Inner Mongolia. Look south for views of the industrial heartlands of Shanxi Province during the mid-flight segment.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,174 km (729 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)
Arrival: DSN (39.49, 109.861388889)
Route Type: Domestic
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