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TAO → KWE
Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the vast Dongting Lake system and the dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the spectacular karst mountain landscapes of Guizhou.
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Jiaozhou Bay
Clear views of the busy shipping lanes and port infrastructure of Qingdao.
Dabie Mountains
The rugged, forested peaks of the Dabie range as you transition away from the plains.
Dongting Lake
Expansive views of one of China's largest freshwater lakes and its surrounding wetlands.
Yangtze Bridges
High-altitude views of architectural marvels bridging the Yangtze River near Wuhan/Hubei area.
Karst Formations
Spectacular limestone 'gumdrop' hills and deep valleys as you descend into Guiyang.
The right side is prime for observing the geological shift into Guizhou's karst landscape. For afternoon flights, the sun will be behind the plane or on the left, illuminating the mountain peaks with golden light. Watch for Dongting Lake approximately midway through the flight.
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Qingdao Urban Coastline
Aerial view of the dense urban development and red-roofed architecture along the Yellow Sea.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
Spotting the massive cross-sea bridge connecting the Qingdao districts from above.
Anhui Farmlands
Geometric patterns of agricultural fields stretching across the eastern plains.
Yangtze River Meanders
The massive scale of the Yangtze River as it winds through central China.
Guizhou Plateau Edge
The first sightings of the rolling green hills characteristic of the Guizhou province.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight while capturing the coastal departure. This side is particularly scenic during the initial climb out of Qingdao, offering views of the yellow sea coastline.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,679 km (1,043 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min
Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Arrival: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Route Type: Domestic
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