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Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Taoxian Airport (Shenyang)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Liaodong Peninsula coastline, including the urban layout of Dalian and the rugged Qianshan mountain range before landing.

Right Side Highlights
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Changshan Archipelago

A cluster of picturesque islands scattered across the northern Yellow Sea as you approach the peninsula.

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Dalian Coastal View

Clear views of the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, including Dalian's modern skyline and ports.

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Qianshan Mountains

Known as 'The Thousand Lotus Flower Mountains,' these peaks offer a dramatic change in terrain near Anshan.

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Hun River Basin

The flight often tracks near this major river, providing a scenic guide directly into the heart of Shenyang.

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Qingdao Golden Beach

Immediately after takeoff, witness the sweeping sandy curves and turquoise waters of the Qingdao coastline.

The right side is superior for sunset flights, as the light hits the Liaoning mountains and Dalian coastline beautifully. Keep a lookout about 30 minutes into the flight for the Dalian metropolitan area and the cross-sea bridge.

Left Side Highlights
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Bohai Bay Expanse

A vast view of the northern Chinese sea, often filled with cargo ships heading toward Tianjin and Tangshan.

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Panjin Wetlands

If the flight path is slightly inland, you can see the unique landscape of the Liaohe River delta.

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Shenyang West District

Aerial views of the massive industrial and residential blocks of the Tiexi district during the final approach.

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Liaohe Oilfield

Clusters of extraction platforms and infrastructure visible near the coastline of the northern Bohai Sea.

Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid the direct eastern sun. It is particularly rewarding in the autumn months when the Panjin Red Beach wetlands may show their crimson hue from high altitude.

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Route Information

Distance: 655 km (407 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min

Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)

Arrival: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)

Route Type: Domestic

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