Passengers will see the expansive Min River estuary and the lush, mountainous terrain of Fujian province as the aircraft climbs away from the coast.
The left side offers a superior variety of scenery, transitioning from the misty mountains of Fujian to the dense urban waterways of the Yangtze Delta and the industrial landscapes of Northeast China.
The left side offers dramatic views of the Fujian mountain ranges shortly after takeoff and a spectacular perspective of Hongze Lake during the final approach into Huai'an.
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the rugged mountain ranges in northern Fujian and southern Anhui, including the scenic peaks of the Wuyi and Huangshan regions.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the UNESCO-listed Wuyi Mountains shortly after takeoff and provides a broader perspective of the massive river systems and urban centers of central China.
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the rugged East China Sea coastline, including intricate bay systems, island clusters, and the sprawling aquaculture farms of Fujian and Zhejiang.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Wuyi Mountains shortly after takeoff and a more consistent perspective of the vast Poyang Lake and the Yangtze River system as you approach Central China.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Japanese archipelago, including the rugged Shikoku coastline and the iconic approach over the Seto Inland Sea towards Osaka Bay.
The left side provides superior views of the Vietnamese coastline and is generally the optimal side for spotting the Kuala Lumpur skyline and Petronas Twin Towers during the final approach into KUL.
The right side offers superior views of the UNESCO-listed Wuyi Mountains and the sprawling freshwater basins of Jiangxi province, providing a more diverse landscape than the southern route.
The right side offers a superior mix of rugged mountain ranges in Southern China and Laos, along with the best chance to view the Bangkok city skyline during the final descent.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Fujianese mountain ranges and a front-row seat to the expansive Taihu Lake during the descent into the Yangtze River Delta.