The left side offers a stunning view of the Xiamen skyline across the narrow strait and the surrounding smaller islets before touching down near the coast.
The right side offers a superior view of the northern Penghu archipelago upon departure and a dramatic perspective of the Xiamen skyline across the narrow strait during the approach to Kinmen.
The left side offers superior views of the Kaohsiung harbor during takeoff and provides a stunning perspective of the Xiamen skyline and the Kinmen Bridge during the final approach.
The right side offers a spectacular contrast between the rural landscape of Kinmen and the dense, modern skyline of Xiamen, China, which is highly visible during the final descent.
While the left side offers views of Taiwan's rugged mountains, the right side is preferred for the spectacular approach into Kinmen, where the towering skyscrapers of Xiamen, China, create a dramatic contrast against the rural landscape of Kinmen Island.