The right side offers a stunning perspective of the lush Central Mountain Range and the sprawling urban landscape of southern Taiwan during the final approach.
The Right Side is the clear winner on this route, primarily because it offers the most iconic view in Japan: Mount Fuji. Shortly after departure from Narita, passengers on the right are treated to a magnificent perspective of the volcano and the rugged Japanese coastline.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Central Mountain Range, showcasing Taiwan's high-altitude peaks and lush valleys before transitioning to the impressive Kaohsiung skyline.
The right side is significantly more scenic, providing spectacular views of the Fujian coastal mountains, the Xiamen-Kinmen area, and the stunning Penghu archipelago during the crossing of the Taiwan Strait.
The right side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the sprawling Dianchi Lake at departure, the sweeping coastline of Guangdong, and a spectacular harbor-view approach into Kaohsiung.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dramatic Xiamen skyline immediately after takeoff and a stunning aerial perspective of Kaohsiung Harbor and the 85 Sky Tower upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior variety of landmarks including the picturesque Seto Inland Sea, the iconic Sakurajima volcano in Kyushu, and the vibrant coastal wetlands of Western Taiwan.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Central Mountain Range of Taiwan and the urban sprawl of the western coastline, providing a more dramatic and varied landscape than the open sea of the right side.
The left side provides a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic Central Mountain Range of Taiwan, including a clear view of Yushan (Jade Mountain), the highest peak in East Asia, as you fly south along the island's spine.
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian and the stunning silhouette of the Taiwan Central Mountain Range as you approach the island.
The left side is generally superior for this short hop, offering the best chance to see the iconic Hong Kong skyline shortly after takeoff and providing clear views of Kaohsiung's northern urban landmarks like Lotus Pond during the final approach.
The left side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the sprawling urban landscape of the Pearl River Delta, the rugged Guangdong coastline, the Penghu Islands, and a scenic entry into Taiwan via the Tainan plains.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the massive Poyang Lake in mainland China and the dramatic, cloud-piercing peaks of Taiwan's Central Mountain Range during the descent.