Departing toward the north, passengers on the left side can see the Temple of Heaven and the sprawling urban layout of central Beijing.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the rugged Taihang Mountains and the majestic Qinling range, which serves as the natural geographical divide between North and South China.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the North China Plain to the rugged Qinling Mountains and the spectacular 'Forest of Ten Thousand Peaks' near Xingyi.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the Yan Mountains to the dense forests of the Greater Khingan Range and the expansive Hulunbuir Grasslands.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the high-altitude Loess Plateau and the majestic, snow-capped Qilian Mountains during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Taihang mountain escarpment and the intricate terraced landscapes of the Loess Plateau, followed by a stunning descent into the karst peaks of Guizhou.
The right side provides the most dramatic scenery, featuring the continuous ridge of the Taihang Mountains to the west and superior angles of the Yellow and Yangtze River crossings.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks, including the winding Great Wall of China, the massive Guanting Reservoir, and the rugged transition from the Beijing basin into the Inner Mongolian Plateau.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the iconic Loess Plateau landforms and the dramatic winding bends of the Yellow River as the flight crosses from Shanxi into Shaanxi province.
The right side offers a superior view of the transition from the rugged Yan Mountains into the lush Saihanba forests and the iconic winding rivers of the Xilingol Grassland.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for spotting segments of the Great Wall, the dramatic northern peaks of the Taihang range, and the striking golden dunes of the Kubuqi Desert upon approach.
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to China's geographical transition from the North China Plain across the rugged Taihang Mountains and the vast Loess Plateau, culminating in the majestic Qinling Range.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the vast inland water systems including the Grand Canal and the massive Taihu Lake, plus better lighting conditions for the frequent late-afternoon departures.