Passengers on the left can see the sprawling industrial development of northern Guangzhou and views of the winding Pearl River Delta as the aircraft climbs.
The left side offers a superior view of China's diverse geography, transitioning from the lush Nanling Mountains to the dramatic ridges of the Qinling range and ending with the unique desert landscapes of Inner Mongolia.
The right side offers superior views of the Chinese coastline, the narrow Qiongzhou Strait, and a spectacular approach over the Hai Van Pass and Da Nang's urban layout.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the southeastern Chinese coastline and the vast Taiwan Strait, featuring a mix of major coastal cities and island geography.
The right side offers a superior view of China's most iconic mountain ranges, including the Wuyi and Huangshan peaks, as well as the transition into the lush Yangtze River Delta.
The right side offers superior views of the high-altitude Hoang Lien Son mountain range in Vietnam and the dramatic limestone massifs of Northern Thailand during the descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the diverse island chains of the Philippines and Indonesia, along with the dramatic black-sand coastline of Auckland's west coast during the final descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the lush southern wetlands to the uniquely textured Loess Plateau, featuring better perspectives of the Qinling Mountains and the Yellow River on approach.
The Left Side is highly recommended as it offers the best chance to spot the stunning coastline of the Gulf of Tonkin and, weather permitting, the world-famous limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay during the descent into Hanoi.
The right side offers a superior view of the Indian coastline and the dramatic entry into the Great Rift Valley during the final descent into Ethiopia.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the limestone karst formations in northern Guangxi and the traditional Dong minority architecture when descending into Liping.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Guizhou Plateau transition and a more scenic approach into the Yangtze River valley near Luzhou.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Wuyi Mountain range and a better angle of the Qiantang River and the Shanghai skyline during the final descent into Hongqiao.