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TYN → HRB
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the major metropolitan areas of Northeast China, including Shenyang and Changchun, as well as the scenic meandering of the Songhua River during the final approach.
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Beijing Outskirts
Depending on the air traffic corridor, glimpses of the sprawling urban density south of the capital.
Shenyang Skyline
A massive industrial and commercial sprawl, clearly visible as the flight crosses into Liaoning Province.
Changchun Metro Area
Excellent views of the Jilin provincial capital's dense city center and automotive industrial zones.
Songhua River
The winding blue artery of the region, providing a scenic guide for the final descent into Harbin.
Harbin Cityscape
A panoramic view of the 'Ice City' and its unique mixture of modern and Russian-style architecture.
Book a seat on the right for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. This side is consistently better for identifying major landmarks and cities along the Beijing-Harbin corridor.
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Taihang Mountains
Dramatic rocky ridges and deep canyons visible immediately after takeoff from Taiyuan.
Loess Plateau
Unique yellow-earth terraced landscapes and erosion-carved valleys of northern Shanxi.
Inner Mongolia Borderlands
Distant views of the vast, high-altitude arid plains and the transition to the Gobi landscape.
Songnen Plain
The expansive agricultural heartland of the Northeast, featuring massive industrial farming grids.
Opt for an early morning flight to catch the dramatic shadows over the Taihang mountain ranges. During winter, look for the 'snow-line' transition as you move further north into Heilongjiang.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,427 km (887 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Route Type: Domestic
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