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Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (Jixi)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior perspective of the Liaodong Peninsula coastline and the breathtaking expanse of Lake Khanka (Xingkai Lake) during the final descent into Jixi.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Bohai Strait

A clear view of the numerous islands and busy shipping lanes connecting the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea.

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Changbai Mountains

Distant views of the high-altitude volcanic peaks and dense forests along the eastern horizon.

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Sanjiang Plain

The transition into the fertile wetlands and massive rice paddies of the 'Great Northern Wilderness'.

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Lake Khanka

The primary highlight; the massive freshwater lake shared with Russia, appearing like an inland sea during the Jixi approach.

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Russian Borderlands

The distinct change in land usage and wilderness density marking the international boundary line near the destination.

This is the essential side for the Jixi route. Ensure you have a window seat to witness Lake Khanka's scale. In winter, the lake is entirely frozen and white, which is a spectacular sight. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the eastern mountain ranges.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Qingdao Coastline

Aerial views of the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge and the rugged coastline of the Shandong Peninsula upon departure.

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Dalian Port

Vistas of the busy maritime traffic and urban sprawl of Dalian as the flight crosses the Bohai Strait.

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Northeast China Plain

Vast stretches of organized agricultural land that create a colorful patchwork quilt pattern during the summer months.

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Songhua River Meanders

The winding blue curves of the Songhua River as it snakes through the northern Heilongjiang landscape.

Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction of the coastal views. On morning flights, this side experiences less direct glare, making it better for photography of the northern river systems and industrial landscapes of Liaoning.

Top Activities in Jixi
Route Information

Distance: 1,353 km (841 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min

Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)

Arrival: JXA (45.293, 131.19299999999998)

Route Type: Domestic

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