Passengers on the right side will witness the dense urban sprawl of Taipei and catch a clear view of the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper as the plane ascends.
The left side is the clear winner on this route, primarily because it offers the most iconic and clear view of Mount Fuji during the descent into Tokyo, alongside views of the Japanese coastline and Taipei's city center upon takeoff.
The right side offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Central Mountain Range, the 'spine' of Taiwan, along with a front-row seat to the lush Huadong Rift Valley during the descent into Taitung.
The left side provides a dramatic view of the Taipei 101 skyscraper and the downtown skyline shortly after takeoff from TSA, followed by excellent views of the inland Zhejiang mountains on approach.
The right side offers a superior perspective of Taipei's volcanic mountain ranges upon departure and the iconic Lujiazui skyline during the descent into Shanghai Hongqiao.
The left side provides a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and the dramatic meeting point between the sea and the towering cliffs of Taiwan's east coast.
While the left side offers views of Taiwan's rugged mountains, the right side is preferred for the spectacular approach into Kinmen, where the towering skyscrapers of Xiamen, China, create a dramatic contrast against the rural landscape of Kinmen Island.
The left side offers a superior view of Taipei's urban density, including a potential glimpse of Taipei 101, and provides a front-row seat to the Chinese coastline and the engineering marvel of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge during the descent.
The left side offers the most iconic views, starting with a close-up of the Taipei 101 skyscraper and the Taipei city skyline upon departure from Songshan, followed by the scenic coastline of Xiamen as the flight enters mainland China.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for Taipei's iconic skyline upon departure and provides a direct view of Kinmen Island during the final approach to Xiamen.
The left side offers a stunning panorama of the Taipei skyline, including Taipei 101, and provides a continuous view of Taiwan's western coastline and the majestic Central Mountain Range in the distance.
The Right Side offers a superior vantage point for the Taipei cityscape upon departure and provides better views of the dramatic Wuyi Mountains and the final approach over the Longquan ridge into Chengdu.
The left side offers a premier view of the Taipei 101 skyscraper immediately after takeoff and a spectacular coastal approach into South Korea featuring the Incheon Bridge.