On the left side during descent, travelers can catch glimpses of the sprawling Hangzhou skyline and the mist-covered hills surrounding the famous West Lake.
The right side is the clear winner, offering spectacular views of the lush Wuyi Mountains and a stunning aerial perspective of the 'Thousand Island' Qiandao Lake during the descent into Hangzhou.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Three Gorges terrain and the stunning landscapes of Anhui province, including the famous Yellow Mountain and the island-studded Qiandao Lake during the descent into Hangzhou.
The right side offers a superior view of China's legendary inland waterways, including the Yellow River, the historic Grand Canal, and the stunning expanse of Lake Taihu just before the descent into Hangzhou.
The left side is the clear winner for this route, primarily because it offers a front-row seat to Mount Fuji shortly after departure from Narita, followed by stunning coastal views of Japan's southern islands and the dramatic Qiantang River estuary upon arrival in Hangzhou.
The right side offers a superior sequence of iconic Chinese landmarks, including the winding Yangtze River, the jagged peaks of Huangshan, and the island-dotted Qiandao Lake during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Guizhou karst landscape and the breathtaking Qiandao Lake during the descent into Hangzhou.
The right side provides an iconic aerial view of Hong Kong's skyline and Victoria Harbour during departure, followed by the lush inland mountain ranges of Fujian and a high probability of seeing Hangzhou's West Lake on approach.
The right side is superior for this route as it provides a prime view of the sacred Mount Tai shortly after takeoff and the expansive Lake Tai during the descent into Hangzhou.
The Right Side offers the most dramatic views of the Qiantang River's expansive estuary and the dense urban development of the Yangtze River Delta during the descent into Hangzhou.
The right side offers a superior sequence of geographical landmarks, including the rugged Yin Mountains, the iconic Yellow River crossing, the expansive Taihu Lake, and a high probability of seeing the famous West Lake during the descent into Hangzhou.
The left side offers the most consistent views of the dramatic mountain ranges of Central Asia and the Tibetan Plateau while avoiding the direct glare of the southern sun during the daytime portion of the flight.
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the Yangtze River Delta's complex waterways, the massive Shanghai metropolitan region, and the iconic Taihu Lake during the final approach.