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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Passengers on the right side will see the Wei River and the sprawling urban development of the Xixian New Area during the initial climb.
Passengers on the right side will see the Wei River and the sprawling urban development of the Xixian New Area during the initial climb.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the high Himalayan peaks, including distant views of Gongga Shan, and provides the best angle for the dramatic descent into the Yarlung Tsangpo River valley.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the vast Taklamakan Desert and the majestic Kunlun mountain range that borders the Tibetan Plateau.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Qilian Mountains, featuring snow-capped peaks and glaciers that parallel the flight path for nearly the entire journey across the Hexi Corridor.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Qinling Mountain range early in the flight and provides a spectacular view of the rugged Wuyi peaks during the final descent.
The Right Side offers a more dramatic perspective of the rugged Qinling and Daba mountain ranges, followed by a spectacular panoramic view of the Yangtze River and its numerous tributary lakes upon approach into Wuhan.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for China's diverse topography, featuring the massive Qinling range, the iconic Huangshan peaks, and the rugged highlands of Zhejiang.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Qinling Mountain range shortly after takeoff and the iconic karst pillars of the Wulingyuan region upon descent into Zhangjiajie.
The right side provides an unparalleled vantage point of the massive Qinling Mountains shortly after takeoff and the lush, misty peaks of the Wuyi Mountains during the descent into Fujian.
The right side offers a spectacular view of Mount Hua (Huashan) shortly after takeoff, followed by the dramatic confluence of the Wei and Yellow Rivers and the rugged southern faces of the Taihang Mountains.
The right side provides unparalleled views of the Qinling Mountains and the iconic Huashan peaks shortly after departure, concluding with the lush Yangtze River landscape near Nanjing.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the best perspective of Lake Baikal, the vast Siberian river systems, and a high probability of viewing the Aurora Borealis during winter months.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Qinling Mountains upon departure and a breathtaking aerial perspective of the Qiantang River and West Lake during the approach into Hangzhou.