Departing to the north, the right side provides a sweeping panorama of the Shanghai urban landscape and the distant Oriental Pearl Tower.
The right side offers a superior view of the Yangtze River crossing, the dense urban corridors of Suzhou and Wuxi, and a spectacular approach over Weishan Lake near the destination.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Thousand Island Lake and the rugged peaks of the Jinggangshan mountains during descent.
The left side offers a superior coastal experience, tracking the rugged southeastern Chinese shoreline with views of major archipelagos, busy ports, and the Xiamen-Kinmen island group before entering the Pearl River Delta.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for China's most significant freshwater systems, including the massive Lake Tai, long stretches of the Yangtze River, and the expansive Dongting Lake wetlands upon arrival.
The right side provides superior views of China's major freshwater lakes, the iconic Mount Huangshan, and the dramatic U-shaped river bends of Liuzhou during descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for tracking the majestic Yangtze River corridor and the dramatic transition from the Yangtze plains to the rugged Wuling mountain ranges.
The left side offers spectacular coastal views and is the prime position for seeing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Macau skyline during the approach phase.
The left side offers a superior coastal perspective, featuring the vast East China Sea, the intricate Zhoushan Archipelago, and several scenic bays along the Zhejiang coast.
The right side offers superior views of China's iconic water bodies, including the massive Lake Tai, the winding Yangtze River to the north, and the vast expanse of Poyang Lake during the midpoint of the flight.
The left side of the aircraft offers a spectacular parade of China's most famous natural landmarks, including the Yellow Mountains (Huangshan), Lushan, and the vast waters of Dongting Lake, concluding with the dramatic karst peaks of the Wuling range.
The right side offers spectacular and consistent views of the Yangtze River and the industrial landscapes of the Anhui river ports before arriving at Jiujiang.
The right side offers the most consistent views of the Yangtze River's winding path and major urban centers, plus a potential glimpse of the Three Gorges Dam and better lighting for photography on westbound flights.