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 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 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 provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic shift from the tropical Lancang River valley to the expansive Poyang Lake and the iconic West Lake during the Hangzhou approach.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of natural landmarks, including the rugged Wuyi Mountains and the stunning turquoise waters of Qiandao Lake during the descent into Hangzhou.
The right side offers a superior scenic experience featuring diverse landscapes ranging from the sacred Mount Tai to the massive Lake Taihu and a potential view of Hangzhou's iconic West Lake.
The Left Side offers a superior scenic experience by combining the rugged beauty of the Shandong coastline with the vast industrial spectacle of the Yangtze River estuary and Hangzhou Bay.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged South China Sea coastline, numerous coastal islands, and a spectacular approach over the Qiantang River estuary near Hangzhou.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Chinese coastline, featuring the rugged terrain of the Shandong Peninsula and the dense urban and water networks of the Yangtze River Delta.
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.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic transition from the arid Loess Plateau to the lush Qinling Mountains, concluding with iconic views of Hangzhou's West Lake and the Qiantang River on the approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the Yangtze River's middle reaches, the dense greenery of Shennongjia, and the dramatic approach into Hangzhou via the Qiantang River.
The left side offers spectacular views of the limestone karsts in Phang Nga Bay shortly after takeoff, followed by the rugged mountain ranges of Northern Laos and the dramatic topography of Southern China.