Passengers on the left side can observe the dense urban layout of Zhaotong city and the patchwork of terraced farms across the high-altitude plateau.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic Wumeng mountain range shortly after takeoff and the spectacular urban landscape of Chongqing, including the Yangtze River confluence, during the descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Jinsha River canyons and the rugged western slopes of the Wumeng Mountain range, providing more vertical contrast.