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TSN → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of China's legendary inland waterways, including the Yellow River, the historic Grand Canal, and the stunning expanse of Lake Taihu just before the descent into Hangzhou.
Yellow River Crossing
The iconic silty, winding path of the Yellow River as it flows through Shandong Province toward the sea.
Grand Canal
Sections of the ancient Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal are visible as a distinct artery of water cutting through the landscape.
Lake Taihu
The massive, circular freshwater lake near Suzhou, offering spectacular reflections during the late afternoon descent.
Jinan Cityscape
View of the capital of Shandong, known as the City of Springs, nestled between the Yellow River and southern hills.
Hangzhou Skyline
A stunning view of the Qiantang River and the dense urban core of Hangzhou during the final approach to Xiaoshan Airport.
The right side is the 'water side' of this route. For the best experience, choose an afternoon flight to see the sun reflecting off Lake Taihu and the various river systems. Watch for the sharp contrast in terrain as the flat plains give way to the rolling green hills of Zhejiang just before landing. Ensure you are looking out about 20 minutes before landing for the best view of the lake.
Bohai Bay Coastline
Aerial view of the industrial ports and the meeting of the Haihe River with the yellow-tinted waters of the Bohai Sea.
Lianyungang Harbor
A glimpse of one of China's major eastern port cities and the rugged mountains surrounding the coastal plain.
Yangtze River Mouth
The massive scale of the Yangtze River as it opens into the East China Sea, featuring heavy maritime traffic and industrial clusters.
Jiangsu Farmlands
A patchwork quilt of intensive agricultural plots and irrigation networks typical of the Yangtze Delta region.
Hangzhou Bay
On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge, one of the world's longest trans-oceanic bridges.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane and enjoy better visibility of the coastline. This side is particularly interesting for observing the transition from the arid North China Plain to the lush, water-rich Yangtze Delta. Keep an eye out for the massive container ships entering the Yangtze estuary.
Distance: 1,028 km (639 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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