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Which side of the plane to sit from Yaoqiang Airport (Jinan) to Tongliao Airport (Tongliao)?

Our Recommendation
8.1

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the geographic transition from the North China Plain into the rugged Yanshan Mountains and finally the Inner Mongolian grasslands, providing better contrast and landmarks.

Left Side Highlights
8.1
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Yellow River Meander

Visible shortly after takeoff from Jinan, the massive Yellow River curves through the agricultural landscape.

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Yanshan Mountain Range

A dramatic series of ridges and peaks that historically served as a natural barrier north of the Great Wall.

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Beijing-Tianjin Corridor

On clear days, the distant urban sprawl and high-speed rail lines connecting the northern megacities are visible.

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Horqin Grasslands

The landscape transitions into the vast, rolling plains of Inner Mongolia as the flight nears Tongliao.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight glare. About 20-30 minutes into the flight, watch for the shift from flat plains to sharp mountain ridges. This side is particularly beautiful in autumn when the mountain vegetation changes color.

Right Side Highlights
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Bohai Bay Coastline

Views of the shallow Bohai Sea and the busy maritime traffic entering the northern Chinese ports.

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Tangshan Industrial Zone

The massive scale of coastal industrial infrastructure and port facilities is clearly visible from cruising altitude.

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Liao River Basin

The winding path of the Liao River, the primary water source for Northeast China, cutting through the plains.

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Horqin Sandy Land

Distinctive patterns of semi-arid dunes and ecological forest belts designed to combat desertification.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sun reflecting off the Bohai Sea and the Liao River. Keep a lookout for the massive cargo ships anchored near the Hebei and Liaoning coasts which look like tiny dots from above.

Top Activities in Tongliao
Route Information

Distance: 856 km (532 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min

Departure: TNA (36.857200622558594, 117.21600341796876)

Arrival: TGO (43.556702, 122.199997)

Route Type: Domestic

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