The right side offers a sprawling view of the Chengdu metropolitan area and its iconic skyscrapers as the plane ascends over the Sichuan Basin. On clear days, the left side provides a rare and stunning opportunity to see the snow-capped peaks of the Qionglai Mountains.
The left side offers a premier view of the 'King of Sichuan Mountains,' Mount Gongga (Minya Konka), and follows the dramatic transition from the Sichuan Basin to the high Himalayan peaks.
The left side provides a spectacular and close-up view of Mount Gongga (Minya Konka), the highest peak in Sichuan, and the dramatic transition from the Sichuan Basin to the Tibetan Plateau.
The Left Side (Port) is widely considered the superior side for this route as it offers direct views of the 'King of Sichuan Mountains,' Gongga Shan, and the legendary Namcha Barwa during the final descent into the Nyingchi valley.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Gongga Massif, including Minya Konka, the highest peak in Sichuan, which towers over the landscape at 7,556 meters.
The left side offers one of the most spectacular aerial views in the world, featuring a direct line of sight to the massive south-facing peaks of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest, during the cruise across the Tibetan Plateau.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the 'King of Sichuan Mountains,' Gongga Shan, and the dramatic vertical relief of the southern Hengduan ranges.
The right side provides a continuous and breathtaking panorama of the Tianshan Mountain range throughout the latter half of the journey, offering spectacular views of glaciers and high peaks.
The right side offers unparalleled views of the heart of the Tibetan Plateau, the Karakoram range, and the rugged Hindu Kush, providing a dramatic aerial tour of the world's highest mountain systems.
The right side provides unparalleled views of the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau and the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Hengduan Mountains, culminating in a dramatic approach past Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic high-altitude landscapes in the world, including the towering Kunlun Mountains and the majestic entry into the Pamir Plateau.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled panorama of the eastern Tibetan Plateau edges, including the majestic Gongga Shan (Minya Konka), the highest peak in Sichuan, and the dramatic deep-cut gorges of the Three Parallel Rivers region.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled panorama of the eastern Himalayas and the Hengduan Mountains, including the majestic Mount Gongga and the dramatic deep-cut gorges of the Three Parallel Rivers region.