The left side provides a sweeping view of the Zhengzhou city skyline and the distinctive circular skyscrapers of the Central Business District during the descent.
The left side is superior primarily for the breathtaking departure from Lijiang, offering a direct view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the dramatic transition from the Hengduan Mountains to the Qinling range.
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the snow-capped Tianshan and Qilian mountain ranges, plus the unique geological textures of the Loess Plateau.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Karst limestone formations in Southern China and the vast hydrological systems of the Yangtze River basin, including major lakes and urban centers.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular view of the Taihang Mountain range, which runs parallel to the flight path, providing a dramatic contrast to the flat North China Plain.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Loess Plateau geomorphology and the rugged peaks of the Taihang Mountain range, along with a better angle of the Yellow River's westward curve.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Chinese interior, the Right Side provides a more consistent and dramatic vista of the snow-capped Qilian Mountains and the intricate textures of the Loess Plateau.
The right side offers spectacular, continuous views of the snow-capped Qilian Mountains and the intricate, terraced textures of the Loess Plateau as the flight traverses the Hexi Corridor.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Qinling Mountains and the legendary granite cliffs of Mount Hua, providing a stark contrast between high mountain ridges and the fertile Wei River valley.
The left side offers a diverse sequence of landscapes, featuring the Taiwan Strait, the rugged peaks of the Wuyi Mountains, China's largest freshwater lake, and a scenic approach over the Yellow River.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Loess Plateau erosion patterns and the massive curves of the Yellow River as the flight moves south.
The right side provides a front-row seat to China's 'Golden Waterway' (the Yangtze River) and offers the most scenic approach into the Central Plains, including the potential to spot the Yellow River.
The right side offers superior views of China's major water systems, including the massive Dongting Lake and a prime crossing of the Yangtze River near the Wuhan metropolis.