Passengers on the left side can witness the expansive green karst landscapes and the modern urban development of the Xinpu New Area as the aircraft climbs.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Qinling Mountains, the geographic divide of China, and a superior perspective of Xi'an's urban layout during the descent.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Beipan River canyons and the high-altitude peaks of the Wumeng Mountain range as you cross from Guizhou into Yunnan.
The right side offers a superior panorama of China's most iconic landscapes, including the Guizhou karst formations, the scenic Poyang Lake, and potential views of the legendary Huangshan mountain range.
The right side offers superior views during the descent into Xiamen, featuring the dramatic Jiulong River estuary and the iconic skyline of Xiamen Island including Gulangyu.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Karst transitions from the Guizhou plateau and a spectacular final approach over the Pearl River Estuary and its massive infrastructure.
While both sides offer stunning views of China's southern karst topography, the right side is superior for the approach into Sanya, often providing a direct view of the 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue and the turquoise waters of the South China Sea.
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic South China Karst landscape and the winding Xijiang River system. On evening flights, this side also provides a stunning view of the sunset over the Guizhou plateau.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic karst mountain ranges in Guizhou and northern Hunan, while avoiding the direct glare of the southern sun during this northeast-bound route.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic karst topography of northern Guizhou and the UNESCO-listed peaks of the Wuling mountain range.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Taihang Mountain range and the rugged transitions of the Loess Plateau as you fly north toward Beijing.
The left side offers a superior view of the Yangtze River basin and a spectacular approach over Lake Tai and the garden city of Suzhou before landing at Hongqiao.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the Guizhou Highlands to the Sichuan Basin, featuring jagged karst topography and distant glimpses of high mountain peaks like Mount Emei during the descent.