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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Departing passengers on the right side will likely see the expansive Qiantang River and the unique architecture of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center.
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 offers a more dramatic transition from the lush green landscapes of Zhejiang and Anhui to the rugged Loess Plateau terrain and iconic views of the Yellow River valley as you approach Shanxi.
The left side offers a superior view of China's inland landmarks, including the sprawling Taihu Lake and the majestic Mount Tai in Shandong province.
The left side offers superior views of the Yangtze River Delta's inland geography, including the massive Taihu Lake and the legendary peaks near Lianyungang.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Dabie mountain range and the expansive Danjiangkou Reservoir upon the approach to Nanyang, providing more topographical variety than the northern route.
The left side offers a superior view of the winding Qiantang River and the scenic transition from the rugged Tianmu Mountain ranges in Zhejiang to the fertile plains of central Anhui.
The right side provides a superior view of the massive Yangtze River engineering projects and the historic Grand Canal that intersects the North China Plain.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged mountain terrain across Southern China and Laos, providing dramatic sunset vistas on afternoon flights and a clear view of the Chao Phraya River on the approach to Bangkok.
The right side offers a superior view of the East China coastline, the dramatic Yangtze River estuary, and the meeting point of the Yellow Sea and the Shandong Peninsula.
The left side offers the most diverse scenery, featuring the expansive Lake Taihu shortly after departure and the dramatic, rugged ridges of the Taihang Mountains during the descent into Shanxi province.
The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers expansive views of the East China Sea archipelagos and a more dramatic perspective of the northern Taiwan coastline and the Tamsui River during the approach into Taoyuan.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Qiantang River curves upon departure and the undulating silhouettes of the Wuyi mountain foothills throughout the flight.