Passengers on the right side will see the Fujiang River and the dense urban core of Mianyang against a backdrop of distant mountains.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the highest peaks in the Daxue and Hengduan ranges, including the massive Gongga Shan massif, and offers better lighting for photography on morning flights.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, featuring the soaring peaks of the Hengduan Mountains and the transition from the Sichuan Basin.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic rise of the Tibetan Plateau, featuring the snow-capped Min Mountains and high-altitude grasslands.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic karst topography of Guizhou and a more scenic approach into the Pearl River Delta, featuring the expansive estuary and iconic bridges.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Qinling Mountains' highest peaks, including the majestic Mount Taibai, and provides a better angle for viewing Xi'an's urban sprawl during the descent.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the karst mountain formations in Guizhou and Guangxi, as well as the high altitude peaks bordering the Sichuan Basin.
The right side is highly recommended for its dramatic transition from the karst mountain peaks of Guangxi to the stunning coastal approach over the South China Sea, often featuring the iconic Nanshan Guanyin statue.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Yangtze River's Three Gorges region and the sprawling expanse of Dongting Lake during the descent into Changsha.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the winding Yangtze River and a breathtaking panorama of Lake Tai during the final descent into the Shanghai delta.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for tracking the meandering Yangtze River and provides the most dramatic views of the Shanghai skyline and coastal geography during the final descent.
The right side offers unparalleled views of the transition from the lush Sichuan Basin to the rugged Hengduan Mountains, including the iconic Mount Emei and distant glimpses of snow-capped peaks.
The left side offers superior views of the majestic Qinling Mountains and the dramatic geological formations of the Loess Plateau and Taihang Mountains.