Passengers on the right side can observe the expansive agricultural fields of the North China Plain and the rugged terrain of the nearby hills during departure.
The left side offers spectacular views of Taiwan's rugged Central Mountain Range and the dense urban landscape of the western plains as you descend into Kaohsiung.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the rugged Wuling Mountains and the iconic limestone karst landscape of Guizhou province.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Qinling Mountain range, the natural divide between North and South China, and generally provides better lighting for photography on this westbound route.
The left side is generally superior for this route because it offers the most iconic views of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour during the standard approach into HKG, along with better views of the Jiangxi mountain ranges.
The right side offers a spectacular view of China's rugged interior, featuring the dramatic peaks of the Wuyi Mountains and the intricate river systems of Fujian province.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Yangtze River's intersection with the East China Sea and a superior perspective of the volcanic terrain in Northern Taiwan during the descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged transition from the central plains to the spectacular limestone canyons and high-altitude plateaus of Guizhou and Yunnan.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of China's southern mountainous terrain, including the famous peaks of southern Anhui and the rugged Wuyi Mountains as you approach Fujian province.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the transition from the North China Plain to the dramatic coastline of the Yellow Sea and the scenic islands of the Bohai Strait.
The right side offers superior views of the majestic Dabie Mountain range, the expansive waters of Dongting Lake during the descent, and the urban sprawling of Wuhan when the flight path tracks slightly west.
The right side offers superior views of the major water bodies of the Yangtze Delta, including the vast Taihu Lake and the sprawling urban landscape of Suzhou before landing at Hongqiao.
The right side provides superior views of the Nanling Mountain range and the scenic North River valley during the descent into the Pearl River Delta.