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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of China's diverse eastern coastline, featuring the rugged mountains of Fujian, the sprawling urban landscape of the Yangtze River Delta, and the scenic Shandong Peninsula.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Fujian Coastal Mountains

The dramatic, densely forested peaks of the Wuyi mountain range foothills meeting the East China Sea.

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Yangtze River Delta

An incredible aerial view of the Shanghai metropolitan area and the mouth of Asia's longest river.

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Hangzhou Bay Bridge

Look for the massive S-shaped trans-oceanic bridge crossing the bay between Jiaxing and Ningbo.

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Jiangsu Water Network

A complex tapestry of canals, lakes, and rice paddies characteristic of the 'Land of Fish and Rice'.

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Mount Tai & Shandong Highlands

The rugged terrain of the Shandong Peninsula visible as the flight heads north toward the Bohai Sea.

Sit on the left for a daytime flight to see the transition from southern mountains to northern plains. For afternoon flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun while providing excellent lighting for photos of the coastline.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Zhoushan Archipelago

Thousands of small emerald islands scattered across the East China Sea, including Putuoshan.

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Ningbo-Zhoushan Port

One of the world's busiest ports, featuring massive container ships and industrial infrastructure.

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Yellow Sea Transition

The visible change in water color from the sediment-rich coastal waters to the deep blue of the open sea.

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Dalian Coastal Skyline

On final approach, catch views of the Xinghai Square area and Dalian's modern seaside architecture.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Pacific horizon. During the descent into Dalian Zhoushuizi, this side often provides a better view of the Dalian Bay and the sprawling port facilities if the wind favors a northern approach.

Top Activities in Dalian
Route Information

Distance: 1,635 km (1,016 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min

Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)

Arrival: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)

Route Type: Domestic

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