Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Daqing Mountains and the expanding urban landscape of Hohhot as the aircraft climbs.
While both sides offer stunning desert and mountain views, the right side is superior for its direct, close-up perspective of the Bogda Peak and the eastern Tianshan range during the descent into Urumqi.
The left side offers a spectacular view of the transitioning Inner Mongolian plateau and is particularly advantageous for spotting the volcanic crater lakes and the snaking Halaha River during the descent into Arxan.
The left side offers a breathtaking view of Hulun Lake, one of China's largest freshwater lakes, and provides a front-row seat to the dramatic landscape of the Sino-Russian border during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the winding Yellow River, the sacred peak of Mount Tai, and a stunning aerial view of the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge during descent.
The left side provides spectacular views of the Inner Mongolian Plateau's northern rim, featuring the rugged Daqing Mountains and the vast, rolling expanse of the Xilingol Grasslands.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic shift from the arid Loess Plateau to the rugged Qinling Mountains, the natural geographic boundary between North and South China.
The right side offers superior views of China's varied topography, including the dramatic Loess Plateau, the rugged Taihang Mountains, and a prominent crossing of the Yellow River.
The left side (facing North) offers the most expansive views of the iconic Xilingol and Ulagai grasslands, providing a clearer look at the rugged transition into the Greater Khingan Mountains.
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the rugged Taihang Mountain range and the unique, eroded landscapes of the Loess Plateau, providing more dramatic geological contrast compared to the left.
The right side provides a breathtaking view of the dense forests of the Greater Khingan Range and the lush, world-renowned Hulunbuir Grasslands.
The left side offers superior views of the transition from Northern China's rugged mountains to the sprawling urban landscapes of the Yangtze River Delta, culminating in a prime view of the Shanghai skyline during the descent.
The Right Side offers a superior perspective of the iconic Ordos Loop of the Yellow River and the most dramatic erosion patterns of the Loess Plateau, followed by an impressive crossing of the Qinling Mountains.