Passengers on the left side will enjoy views of the Ussuri Bay and the distant silhouette of Vladivostok’s skyline and bridges during the initial climb.
The right side offers a superior view of the vast Siberian wilderness and provides the most dramatic perspective of Lake Baikal—including Olkhon Island and the northern depths—during the descent into Irkutsk.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Kuril Island chain and the dramatic volcanic landscape of southern Kamchatka during the final approach into Petropavlovsk.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the journey, including a spectacular panorama of Lake Baikal and the southern Siberian mountain ranges.
The left side is the clear winner for this trans-Siberian journey, offering a spectacular view of Lake Baikal and the primary mountain ranges of the Russian Far East.
The right side offers a superior mix of scenic coastal landscapes, rare views of North Korean mountain ranges, and the sprawling urban geometry of the Seoul-Incheon area.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic and rarely seen topography of North Korea's interior, including the high-altitude Kaema Plateau and the unique tri-border area where Russia, China, and North Korea converge.
The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged Sikhote-Alin mountain range on the mainland and provides a more detailed perspective of the Sakhalin coastline and northern bays during the descent.
The left side offers an exceptional view of the international border along the Ussuri and Amur rivers, featuring the striking contrast between the Russian landscape and the dense urban development of Heihe, China, during the approach.
The right side is superior for this route as it follows the coastline of the Korean Peninsula and tracks the densely populated and geographically diverse eastern coast of Mainland China, offering views of major deltas and mountain ranges.
The right side is highly recommended for its dramatic transition from the Russian coast to the Japanese Alps and the iconic silhouette of Mount Fuji during the approach to Tokyo.
The left side provides spectacular views of Lake Khanka and the winding Ussuri River, which forms the international border between Russia and China.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the rugged coastline of the Russian Far East, distant glimpses of North Korean mountains, and the dramatic approach over the South Korean mainland.