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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the diverse Chinese coastline, the sprawling Zhoushan Archipelago, and the impressive maritime activity of the Bohai Bay during the descent into Tianjin.

Right Side Highlights
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Taiwan Northern Coast

Clear views of the rugged Keelung coastline and the deep blue waters of the East China Sea upon takeoff.

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Zhoushan Archipelago

A spectacular cluster of hundreds of islands near Ningbo, often surrounded by busy shipping lanes.

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Yangtze River Estuary

The massive scale of the Yangtze meeting the sea, often showing a distinct color line between river silt and ocean water.

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Shandong Peninsula

The scenic coastline of eastern Shandong, including views of the coastal cliffs and growing seaside resorts.

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Tianjin Port & Bohai Bay

During the final approach, view the massive container terminals and the dense fleet of cargo ships anchored in the Bohai Sea.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh afternoon sun. The most interesting feature is the transition of water colors near the Yangtze Delta. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of the flight, as the approach over the Bohai Bay offers some of the most concentrated maritime views in the world.

Left Side Highlights
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Taipei Urban Basin

Aerial view of the dense Taipei cityscape and the surrounding mountain ranges immediately after departure from Songshan.

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Wuyi Mountain Range

Dramatic silhouettes of the rugged inland mountains as the flight path crosses into Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.

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Tai Lake (Taihu)

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible as a massive shimmering body of water near the city of Suzhou.

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Yellow River Crossing

The iconic, sediment-heavy Huanghe River winding through the North China Plain shortly before the descent begins.

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North China Plain

A vast geometric tapestry of agricultural fields and rapidly growing inland urban centers like Jinan.

Sit on the left for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm sunset glow over the inland mountains and the Yellow River. If departing to the East from TSA, the left side often catches a glimpse of Taipei 101 during the initial climbing turn. Use a window map to identify the high-speed rail tracks that run parallel to much of this route.

Top Activities in Tianjin
Route Information

Distance: 1,612 km (1,002 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min

Departure: TSA (25.06940078735352, 121.552001953125)

Arrival: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)

Route Type: International

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