From YIH?
Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
As you depart, the left side offers sweeping views of the winding Yangtze River and the lush, mountainous terrain characteristic of the Three Gorges area.
As you depart, the left side offers sweeping views of the winding Yangtze River and the lush, mountainous terrain characteristic of the Three Gorges area.
While both sides offer scenic views of South China's topography, the Right Side is the clear winner for its unparalleled views of the karst mountain formations in Guangxi and the iconic Nanshan Guanyin statue during the final approach into Sanya.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Three Gorges Dam shortly after takeoff and follows the winding path of the Yangtze River through the Wushan Mountains.
The right side offers a spectacular geographic showcase, including China's largest freshwater lake, the spiritual peaks of Lushan, and the world-famous Qiandao Lake during the descent into Hangzhou.
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Southern Anhui mountain ranges, the world-famous Huangshan peaks, and the unique turquoise archipelago of Qiandao Lake before descending over the dramatic Hangzhou Bay.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic karst topography of the Wulong region and the deep river canyons of the Wujiang and Beipanjiang rivers.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Wujiang River gorges and the intricate karst mountain formations of the Guizhou plateau during the descent.
The right side offers superior views of the Yangtze River's southern banks, the massive expanse of Lake Taihu, and the iconic Shanghai city skyline during the descent into Hongqiao Airport.
The left side offers the most iconic views during the approach into Hong Kong, often capturing the Victoria Harbour skyline and the lush peaks of the New Territories, alongside early views of the Yangtze River's southern basins.
The right side is superior for this route as it offers a direct aerial view of the Three Gorges Dam shortly after departure and captures the most dramatic ridges of the Daba Mountains.
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Qinling Mountains, the majestic natural boundary between North and South China, and the rugged Daba Mountain range.
The right side offers superior views of the Yangtze River engineering projects shortly after takeoff and provides a better angle for the dramatic Nanling Mountains and the iconic Guangzhou city skyline during final approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the sacred Hengshan Mountain, the unique Danxia landforms in northern Guangdong, and a spectacular aerial view of the Pearl River estuary upon approach to Shenzhen.