Passengers on the right side will see the expansive Yangtze River and the tiered city of Wanzhou as the plane climbs away from the plateau runway.
The right side offers a superior view of the Yangtze River's dramatic bends, the Three Gorges area shortly after takeoff, and the iconic Shanghai skyline during the final approach to Pudong.
The left side offers a more dramatic geological progression, transitioning from the lush, mist-covered Daba Mountains to the unique terraced landscapes of the Loess Plateau and the rugged cliffs of the Taihang Range.
The right side offers superior views of the majestic Qinling Mountains, the primary geographic divide between North and South China, along with excellent views of the Xi'an metropolitan area and the Wei River on descent.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Yangtze River landscape immediately after takeoff and a more direct view of the spectacular Wuyi Mountains as you enter Fujian province.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic karst landscapes of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and provides a spectacular angle for the descent into Kunming, often featuring views of the massive Dianchi Lake.
The right side offers superior views of the Sichuan Basin's transition from rugged hills to the vast Chengdu Plain, with the spectacular backdrop of the snow-capped Qionglai and Minshan mountain ranges visible on the horizon during the descent.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Wuling and Nanling mountain ranges, featuring jagged karst topography and the unique reddish Danxia landforms as you transition from Hunan into Guangdong province.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic karst topography in Central China and a stunning panorama of the Pearl River Delta and Shenzhen's skyline during the final approach.