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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
As the plane ascends, the left side offers a panorama of the Gan River and the sprawling Ganzhou cityscape transitioning into lush green hills.
As the plane ascends, the left side offers a panorama of the Gan River and the sprawling Ganzhou cityscape transitioning into lush green hills.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of natural landmarks, including the rugged Wuyi Mountains and the stunning turquoise waters of Qiandao Lake during the descent into Hangzhou.
The right side offers superior views of China's most famous mountain ranges, including Huangshan, and typically provides a better angle of the Shanghai skyline during the approach to Hongqiao Airport.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Gan River's winding path and a spectacular view of the southern wetlands of Poyang Lake upon the descent into Nanchang.
The right side offers superior views of the Yangtze River valley and the dramatic transition from the hills of central China into the high Daba Mountains before entering the Sichuan Basin.
The left side offers a premier view of the Pearl River Estuary and the engineering marvel of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge during the final descent into Zhuhai.
The Right Side is preferred as it offers the most iconic views of Xiamen Island, the coastal skyline, and the lush mountainous terrain of southern Fujian during the descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for China's largest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake, and typically provides a better angle of the Beijing skyline and the Forbidden City during the final approach into Capital International Airport.
The right side offers superior views of the Pearl River Estuary, the massive industrial landscape of the Pearl River Delta, and the iconic architectural layout of Shenzhen Bao'an Airport during the final descent.
The right side is generally preferred for this westward route as it avoids direct southern glare, providing clearer views of the Gan River at departure and the dramatic mountain ridges of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau during the descent into Kunming.
The left side offers a superior view of the unique Danxia landforms near the provincial border and a clearer perspective of the Liuxi River's emerald waters during the descent into Guangzhou.