The approach typically offers a view of Handan's growing urban skyline and industrial infrastructure before settling into the rural landscape surrounding the airfield.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Sichuan Basin over the Qinling Mountains, the winding Yellow River, and the spectacular eastern cliffs of the Taihang Mountains.
The right side offers a superior variety of landmarks, featuring the massive Danjiangkou Reservoir, the lush Funiu Mountains, and a spectacular crossing of the Yellow River before landing.
The right side offers superior views of the Yangtze River's massive infrastructure, several major freshwater lakes, and the distant silhouette of Mount Tai on clear days.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Taihang Mountain range during the descent into Handan and a closer look at the sacred Mount Heng in Hunan province.
The right side offers a more diverse visual experience, featuring the sprawling industrial ports of the Bohai Rim and the distant silhouettes of the Taihang Mountains during the final approach.
The right side offers superior views of the Yangtze River estuary, the historic Grand Canal, and the dramatic crossing of the sediment-rich Yellow River before descending into the North China Plain.