The descent provides a striking view of the Xila Mulun River and the dense urban layout of Chifeng city against the backdrop of the northern Chinese plains.
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic Arxan volcanic clusters and the vast, rolling expanses of the Xilingol and Hulunbuir grasslands, offering better lighting for photography on south-bound flights.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Yan Mountain ridges, iconic Great Wall sections, and the vast transition into the Inner Mongolian grasslands.
The right side offers superior views of the Shenyang urban landscape upon departure, the massive industrial scars of the Fuxin open-pit mines mid-flight, and the iconic red rock formations of Hongshan near the destination.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic transition from the lush Yangtze River basin to the coastal vistas of the Bohai Sea and the rolling grasslands of Inner Mongolia.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Bohai coastal plains through the Yan Mountains to the Inner Mongolian plateau, including unique landmarks like the Panjiakou Reservoir.
The left side offers a superior view of the rugged Yin Mountains and the vast, undulating Inner Mongolian steppes, featuring dramatic volcanic landscapes and remote nomadic heritage.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Yin Mountains immediately after takeoff and provides an expansive view of the vast Inner Mongolian steppe throughout the flight.
The left side offers a superior mix of coastal geography and inland terrain, including the Bohai Sea coastline, the famous Panjin wetlands, and the transition into the rugged western Liaoning mountains.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the lush Songhua River valley to the rugged foothills of the Greater Khingan Mountains and the unique desert landscapes of Inner Mongolia.
The right side offers a superior view of the Miyun Reservoir and the prominent Wuling Mountain, followed by the winding river valleys leading into Chifeng.