Passengers on the left side can see the sprawling urban landscape of Hefei and the modern architecture of the airport's terminal during ascent.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Dabie Mountains early on and the breathtaking Three Gorges region mid-flight. The ultimate highlight is the dramatic approach to Lijiang, providing a close-up view of the snow-capped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
The right side offers a spectacular aerial view of the iconic 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue during the final approach into Sanya, alongside unique karst topography and the Leizhou Peninsula.
The left side offers a stunning sequence of water and mountain features, including the massive expanse of Chaohu Lake and a direct view of the sacred Jiuhua Mountain peaks before the final descent into the Huangshan range.
The right side offers a superior sequence of coastal landmarks, including the historic cities of Xiamen and Quanzhou, the strategic Kinmen islands, and a spectacular approach over the Kaohsiung Harbor.
The left side offers spectacular views of the legendary Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and a more direct look at the scenic Min River valley during the descent into Fuzhou.
The Left Side is highly recommended for this southbound route, primarily for the spectacular approach into Hong Kong. As you descend, you get a front-row seat to the Shenzhen skyline and, most importantly, the iconic Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island skyscrapers if the aircraft lands from the northeast.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of China's most iconic freshwater bodies, including Lake Chao and the massive Lake Tai, along with a better angle of the Shanghai city skyline and the Yangtze River Delta's urban sprawl during descent.
The right side offers spectacular aerial views of the Bohai Sea crossing, the rugged coastline of the Liaodong Peninsula, and the bustling maritime traffic near Dalian.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular coastal views as you approach the Shandong Peninsula, including the rugged coastline of the Yellow Sea and the maritime activity around Qingdao and Yantai.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the flat North China Plain to the rugged Taihang Mountains and the unique Loess Plateau landforms.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic karst topography of the Enshi region and the winding paths of the Yangtze River as the flight traverses from central China into the Sichuan Basin.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for viewing the Yellow Sea coastline, the expansive Jiaozhou Bay Bridge, and the scenic intersection of mountains and sea as you approach Qingdao.