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Which side of the plane to sit from Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan) to Taoxian Airport (Shenyang)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Mount Wutai peaks and the rugged Yan Mountain range as you transition from the Loess Plateau to the Northeast China Plain.

Left Side Highlights
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Fen River Valley

Aerial view of Taiyuan's urban core and the winding Fen River immediately after takeoff.

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Mount Wutai

The sacred Buddhist peaks of northern Shanxi visible as the flight heads northeast.

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The Great Wall

Sections of the Ming-era Great Wall snaking across the mountain ridges near the Hebei border.

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Yan Mountains

Spectacular views of the jagged peaks and deep valleys north of the Beijing-Tianjin corridor.

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Northeast Plain

A vast tapestry of agricultural fields as the plane enters Liaoning province.

Choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain ridges. Look specifically for the dramatic transition from the dusty browns of the Loess Plateau to the greener Northeast landscapes. Snow cover in winter significantly enhances the visibility of the Great Wall's path.

Right Side Highlights
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Taihang Escarpment

The steep eastern slopes of the Taihang Mountains marking the edge of the North China Plain.

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North China Megacity Chain

Distant views of the massive urban sprawls of Baoding and the outskirts of Beijing.

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Bohai Gulf Horizon

On clear days, the shimmering horizon of the Liaodong Bay can be seen to the southeast.

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Liao River Delta

Intricate patterns of waterways and wetlands as the flight approaches the destination.

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Shenyang Skyline

Views of the industrial and modern skyline of Shenyang during the final descent into Taoxian.

The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to catch the golden hour glow over the Liao River. Keep an eye out for the distinctive red hues of the Panjin wetlands if the flight path tracks slightly further south near the coast.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,024 km (636 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min

Departure: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)

Arrival: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)

Route Type: Domestic

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