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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers departing to the north can catch glimpses of the Nanjing city skyline and the distant Yangtze River as the aircraft climbs.
Passengers departing to the north can catch glimpses of the Nanjing city skyline and the distant Yangtze River as the aircraft climbs.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Qilian Mountains and the rugged beauty of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau fringe.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Yangtze plains to the rugged peaks of the Hengduan Mountains, culminating in a stunning view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain upon descent.
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to China's most significant inland water features, including the winding Yangtze River and the vast Poyang Lake, followed by a spectacular approach over the Leizhou Peninsula.
While both sides offer scenic views of southern China's topography, the left side is the clear winner for the iconic approach into Hong Kong, often providing a panoramic view of the city skyline and Victoria Harbour.
The right side is the premier choice for this eastbound route, primarily because it offers a high probability of viewing Mount Fuji and the stunning Pacific coastline of Japan during the descent into Narita.
The right side is superior for its northern exposure, providing consistent, glare-free light perfect for photographing the vast Siberian wilderness and the majestic Lake Baikal.
The right side is generally more scenic, providing glimpses of the Pearl River Delta's lights at night, the Vietnamese coastline during the day, and the best chance for the iconic Singapore skyline during descent.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic geographic transitions, including the Dabie Mountains and the breathtaking Three Gorges region as you approach the Sichuan Basin.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Yangtze River basin to the rugged Yellow Sea coastline and the scenic final approach over Qingdao's urban beaches.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic granite peaks of Mount Hua and the intricate, labyrinthine patterns of the Loess Plateau and the Yellow River.
The right side of the aircraft offers prime views of the winding Yangtze River and the dramatic silhouette of Lushan Mountain shortly before arrival.
The right side offers a superior mix of island geography through the Philippines and a higher chance of seeing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House on the final approach.