Departing passengers on the left side can see the sprawling Guiyang city center and its modern skyscrapers set against a backdrop of rolling karst mountains.
The left side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the snow-capped Qilian Mountain range and the vast, high-altitude landscapes of the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau margin.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Wumeng Mountain range and provides the most iconic panoramic view of Erhai Lake and the Cangshan Mountains during the descent into Dali.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic transition from the karst plateaus of Guizhou to the towering snow-capped peaks of the Hengduan Mountains, culminating in a close-up view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
The right side is preferred for the spectacular final approach into Xiamen, offering bird's-eye views of the coastal islands, the city skyline, and the unique geography of the Fujian-Taiwan Strait area.
The right side offers world-class Karst mountain views during the first half of the flight and a spectacular view of the Nanshan Guanyin statue during the final approach into Sanya.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Leigong Mountain range and the dense clusters of traditional ethnic minority villages that define the Guizhou landscape.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the UNESCO-listed Mount Huangshan and the expansive Lake Taihu, followed by a better angle for the Shanghai city skyline during standard landing patterns.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic karst landscapes of Guizhou, the vast expanse of Dongting Lake, and a stunning aerial perspective of the Yangtze River and Wuhan's East Lake during the final approach.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Wujiang River canyons, the historic city of Zunyi, and the expansive Yangtze River as you descend into Luzhou.
The left side offers a front-row seat to China's most iconic freshwater lakes and the legendary peaks of Huangshan, particularly stunning during afternoon flights.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Wuyi Mountains on the mainland and the dramatic northern coastline of Taiwan including the Tamsui River mouth upon arrival.
The left side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic geographic transition, showcasing the rugged Karst topography of Guizhou, the massive Qinling mountain divide, and the sharp escarpments of the Taihang Mountains during the descent into Beijing.