Departing passengers on the right side will likely see the expansive Qiantang River and the unique architecture of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center.
The right side offers an incredible sequence of views including the Qiantang River at takeoff, the deep canyons of the Jinsha River, and a spectacular close-up of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain during the descent into Lijiang.
The left side offers a breathtaking front-row seat to the snow-capped Qilian Mountains and the iconic Mingsha Shan sand dunes as you approach Dunhuang.
The left side is the clear winner for this route, primarily because it provides the most direct and iconic view of Mount Fuji during the descent into the Greater Tokyo Area, alongside beautiful views of the Seto Inland Sea.
The left side offers a spectacular, continuous view of the snow-capped Qilian Mountain range and the dramatic transition from the fertile Yangtze valley to the high-altitude alpine terrain of the Silk Road.
The right side is the preferred choice for this route as it offers the iconic view of the 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue during the descent into Sanya, as well as potential views of West Lake after takeoff from Hangzhou.
The right side offers a superior view of Hangzhou's historic West Lake shortly after takeoff and the dramatic, high-altitude karst formations of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau during the cruise.
The left side offers a front-row seat to some of China's most iconic natural landscapes, including the dramatic peaks of Huangshan and the sparkling waters of Thousand Island Lake.
The Right Side offers the best chance to see Hangzhou's West Lake upon departure, provides a cooler perspective away from direct southern sun, and showcases the dramatic shift from the Yangtze plains to the jagged Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to some of China's most legendary geography, including the mystical peaks of Huangshan and the world-famous Three Gorges Dam area.
The Right Side offers an iconic urban approach into Taipei Songshan Airport, providing a close-up view of Taipei 101 and the dense city skyline which is one of the most famous urban landings in Asia.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for China's diverse topography, including the crossing of major river systems, the majestic Taihang mountain range, and segments of the Great Wall upon the approach to Inner Mongolia.
The left side is the clear winner for this route, offering a front-row seat to the dramatic Fujian coastline and, most importantly, the majestic Mount Kinabalu during the final approach into Sabah.