Departing passengers on the right side will likely see the expansive Qiantang River and the unique architecture of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center.
The left side provides a more diverse viewing experience, starting with the winding Qiantang River in Hangzhou and concluding with a stunning approach over the islands and river deltas of the South Korean coastline.
The left side offers a premier view of China's rugged southeastern coastline, featuring a sequence of deep bays, sprawling aquaculture farms, and the numerous island chains of the East China Sea.
The right side offers a superior view of the Zhoushan Archipelago shortly after takeoff and a more dramatic perspective of the South Korean coastline and the rugged central mountain ranges upon arrival.
The right side provides a front-row seat to China's 'Golden Waterway' (the Yangtze River) and offers the most scenic approach into the Central Plains, including the potential to spot the Yellow River.
The Right Side offers a spectacular perspective of the Qinling-Daba mountain range transition and better lighting for photography during daylight hours as the sun remains primarily to the south.
The left side offers a dramatic transition from the lush landscapes of Eastern China to the formidable Qinling Mountain range and the distinct terraced terrain of the Loess Plateau.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and the sprawling urban landscape of Kobe and Osaka during the final descent into Kansai.
The right side offers spectacular views of China's largest freshwater lakes, the winding Yangtze River, and the iconic karst topography of the central-west region with superior lighting conditions.
The left side offers a stunning vantage point of the East China Sea coastline and the dramatic final approach over Hong Kong and the world's longest sea-crossing bridge.
The right side offers a spectacular aerial perspective of China's eastern coastline, the Bohai Sea, and the dramatic approach over the Liaodong Peninsula and Dalian.
The Right Side provides a superior vantage point for the scenic approach into Korea, featuring the intricate West Sea archipelago and the impressive urban landscape of Incheon and Songdo.
The right side offers a superior mix of inland mountain ranges, the sprawling urban centers of the Pearl River Delta, the rugged Vietnamese coastline, and a iconic view of the Singapore skyline upon approach.