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SHE → NBS
Which side of the plane to sit from Taoxian Airport (Shenyang) to Changbaishan Airport (Baishan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic view of the transition from the Liaoning plains to the rugged Changbai mountain range and provides the best perspective of the dense forest canopy during the descent into Baishan.
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Benxi Karst Terrain
The rugged, steep-sided mountains near Benxi that mark the beginning of the eastern highland geography.
Manchurian Forest Sea
Vast, uninterrupted stretches of temperate broadleaf and coniferous forests that define the Changbaishan region.
Volcanic Plateau
The rising elevation and ancient volcanic landforms that lead toward the main peaks of the Changbaishan massif.
Songhua Headwaters
Glimpses of the winding tributaries that eventually form the mighty Songhua River, snaking through deep valleys.
The right side is spectacular during autumn (late September to early October) for viewing the 'Five-Color Forest.' During the descent into NBS, keep your camera ready for the dramatic forest canopy that appears to go on forever. For the best lighting, choose an afternoon flight to see the mountain ridges highlighted by the western sun.
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Shenyang Skyline
A sweeping view of the Shenyang urban sprawl and the Hun River immediately after takeoff from Taoxian Airport.
Dahuofang Reservoir
A massive man-made lake east of Fushun, visible as a vast blue mirror surrounded by rolling green hills.
Northern Changbai Ridges
The northern spurs of the mountain range, showing sharp topographical relief as the plane enters Jilin Province.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Watch for the Dahuofang Reservoir approximately 10 minutes after departure; it is the most prominent landmark before reaching the deep mountains.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 344 km (214 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)
Arrival: NBS (42.066944, 127.602222)
Route Type: Domestic
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