The descent offers a stunning perspective of the airport perched on a leveled mountain ridge, surrounded by the stark and beautiful landscapes of the high-altitude plateau.
The right side offers an unbeatable view of Mount Xuebao, the highest peak of the Min Mountains, and a closer look at the dramatic transition from the Sichuan Basin into the high-altitude plateau.
The right side of the aircraft is superior for this route as it offers a more dramatic transition from the sprawling megacities of the Pearl River Delta to the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Min Mountains, including views of the iconic Xuebaoding peak during the high-altitude approach into Jiuzhaigou.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the highest peaks of the Qinling range, including Taibai Mountain, and provides a more dramatic perspective of the transition into the high-altitude plateau.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the landscape's transition, offering views of the Huangshan mountain range and a spectacular approach facing the highest peaks of the Minshan range, including the sacred Xuebaoding.
The left side provides a breathtaking panoramic transition from the dense urban landscape of the Sichuan Basin to the dramatic, snow-capped eastern wall of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.