The descent offers an expansive view of Harbin's urban sprawl and the iconic river landscapes, particularly the impressive frozen structures visible during the winter months.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake, immediately after takeoff from Irkutsk, followed by the rugged Yablonovy Mountains.
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the southern Siberian landscape, most notably a spectacular perspective of Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world, and the rugged mountains bordering Mongolia.
The right side offers a spectacular coastal perspective, featuring the crossing of the Bohai Sea, the rugged coastline of the Liaodong Peninsula, and the intricate river systems of the Northeast China Plain.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Chinese coastline, featuring the jagged islands of Zhejiang, the urban coastal landscape of Qingdao and Dalian, and the expansive blue of the Bohai Sea.
The right side provides a superior scenic experience, featuring the dramatic transition from the Yellow Sea coastline to the rugged terrain of the Liaodong Peninsula and the majestic Songhua River near the destination.
The left side offers superior views of the iconic meandering rivers of the Hulunbuir Grassland and the dense forest canopy of the Greater Khingan Mountains without direct sun glare on most daytime flights.
The left side offers the most dramatic views, headlined by a spectacular traverse past the northern or central sections of Lake Baikal, the world's deepest freshwater lake.
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography, including the Yangtze River delta, the East China Sea, and a scenic crossing of the Bohai Sea into the Liaodong Peninsula.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic transition from the humid Yangtze River basin to the coastal views along Bohai Bay and the winding Songhua River during the descent into Harbin.
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the vast Poyang Lake immediately after takeoff, the sprawling Bohai Sea coastline, and a more direct view of the Songhua River during the descent into Harbin.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for China's eastern coastline, the Bohai Sea, and the winding Songhua River as you approach the frozen north.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Taihang Mountain range, the massive urban sprawl of Beijing, and the distant horizon of the Bohai Sea as you traverse the North China Plain toward the northeast.