Passengers on the left side will see the sprawling Lijiang basin and the prominent peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain during the ascent.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Hengduan Mountains and the deep canyons of the Upper Yangtze River shortly after departure.
The left side offers an exceptional perspective of the snow-capped Jade Dragon mountain range shortly after takeoff and provides the most dramatic views of the Shenzhen and Hong Kong border during arrival.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers the most direct views of the iconic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain shortly after takeoff from Lijiang and avoids direct sun glare while crossing the Taiwan Strait.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, including a potential glimpse of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain upon departure, the vast expanse of Dianchi Lake, and the transition into Guangxi's famous karst landscape.