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SHP → DLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanhaiguan Airport (Qinhuangdao) to Zhoushuizi Airport (Dalian)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the famous Beidaihe coastal area during departure and a breathtaking panoramic approach into the Dalian peninsula, including the historic Lushun district.
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Beidaihe District
Bird's-eye view of the famous summer resort destination and its expansive sandy beaches.
Bohai Sea Shipping
Dense maritime traffic including massive container ships and local fishing fleets navigating the strait.
Lushunkou (Port Arthur)
The strategically significant and geographically unique natural harbor at the tip of the Liaodong Peninsula.
Dalian City Skyline
A stunning view of Dalian's modern skyscrapers and the Xinghai Bay Bridge during the descent.
Choose a sunset flight for spectacular reflections off the Bohai Sea. The last 10 minutes of the flight are the most scenic, so stay alert as the plane crosses the tip of the peninsula.
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Old Dragon's Head
The specific point where the Great Wall of China meets the Bohai Sea, visible shortly after takeoff from SHP.
Liaodong Bay
Expansive views of the northernmost gulf of the Bohai Sea with frequent sightings of cargo traffic.
Dalian Northern Port
Large scale industrial docks and shipping facilities visible as the plane aligns for the final approach.
Look out the window immediately after takeoff; the intersection of the Great Wall and the sea is a rare sight. Morning flights provide the clearest light for photography of the Liaoning coastline.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 191 km (119 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: SHP (39.968102, 119.731003)
Arrival: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)
Route Type: Domestic
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