Passengers on the right side will likely see the Novosibirsk city center and the bridges crossing the Ob River shortly after departure.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the journey, including a spectacular passage past the northern shores of Lake Baikal and the winding Amur River along the Chinese border.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Yenisei River crossing and provides the most consistent vantage point for the spectacular Mir diamond mine during the approach.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Siberian plains to the magnificent, snow-capped Western Tien Shan mountain range during the descent into Tashkent.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Eastern Sayan mountain ranges and a stunning approach over the southern mountains of Lake Baikal.
The left side provides a superior view of the majestic Tien Shan mountain ranges and the sacred Sulayman-Too mountain upon arrival in Osh.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the turquoise expanse of Lake Balkhash and the most dramatic high-altitude peaks of the Tien Shan range during the approach to the Fergana Valley.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the southern tip of Lake Baikal and the industrial-meets-wilderness landscape of the Trans-Siberian corridor.
The right side is the definitive choice for this route, offering a majestic view of the Sayan Mountains and the dramatic southern expanse of Lake Baikal during the descent into Irkutsk.
The right side offers a superior sequence of dramatic landscapes, including the snow-capped Caucasus peaks, the lush Nile Delta, and the potential to spot the Giza Pyramids during the descent into Egypt.
The left side is the clear winner for this trans-Siberian journey, providing a front-row seat to the world's deepest lake, Baikal, and the dramatic landscapes of the Russian Far East.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the rugged Sayan Mountains and the dramatic southern coastline of Lake Baikal, including the Khamar-Daban mountain range.
The left side offers a stunning progression from the Siberian forests to the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Tien Shan mountains during the approach into Bishkek.