Passengers will see the dramatic karst limestone formations and the Li River valley as the plane ascends over the unique topography of the Guangxi region.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the dramatic shift from Guilin's karst peaks to the high-altitude snow mountains of Yunnan, culminating in a spectacular view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
While both sides offer stunning karst views upon departure from Guilin, the Right Side is preferred for the approach into Sanya, as it frequently offers a breathtaking view of the 108-meter Nanshan Guan Yin statue standing in the South China Sea.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Li River winding through karst peaks upon departure and the dramatic river confluences of Chongqing during arrival.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the iconic Guilin karst landscape during takeoff, followed by major inland lakes and a high probability of seeing the Shanghai skyline and the Bund during the standard arrival sequence into Pudong.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the southern Karst mountains to the massive Taihang Mountain range, as well as a better chance to see Beijing's urban core and the Great Wall during descent.
The left side offers a superior view of the sprawling karst topography of Guangxi and the majestic Nanpan River canyons as you ascend into the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the southern Karst landscapes to the vast North China Plain, including a classic perpendicular crossing of the Yellow River.
The right side offers a superior perspective of China's 'Southern Great Mountain' (Mount Heng) and the vast expanse of Dongting Lake before descending into the Yangtze River valley.
The left side offers unparalleled views of China's largest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake, and the winding path of the Yangtze River as the aircraft enters the Yangtze River Delta region.
The right side provides a superior angle for observing the dense karst mountain formations near Guilin and the urban sprawl of Haikou upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic transition from the lush southern mountains to the iconic Mount Tai and the sprawling Yellow River near Jinan.
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Guilin karst landscape immediately after takeoff and provides a dramatic perspective of the Malay Peninsula coastline and the Straits of Malacca during the final descent.