Passengers on the right can observe the Bailang River winding through the city's outskirts as the aircraft ascends over the Shandong peninsula's flat terrain.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic transition from the Yellow Sea coastline to the massive Yangtze River Delta, including distant views of Shanghai and the iconic Hangzhou Bay Bridge.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the Miaodao Archipelago and the scenic coastline of the Liaodong Peninsula during the final approach into Dalian.
The right side offers a superior mix of diverse inland geography, including major freshwater lakes, the dense urban sprawl of the Yangtze River Delta, and a higher probability of spotting the Shanghai skyline during the descent into Pudong.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for China's famous freshwater lakes, including Hongze and Taihu, along with the scenic Yimeng mountain range during the initial phase of the flight.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Bohai Sea coastline and the dramatic industrial scale of the Tianjin Port area.
The left side offers superior views of China's massive freshwater systems, including the crossing of the Yangtze River and an expansive view of Poyang Lake, combined with coastal glimpses early in the flight.
The left side offers superior views of the complex coastline where the Bohai Sea meets the northern Chinese plains, including the unique red wetlands of Panjin.