The descent provides views of the ancient city's modern expansion, the Luo River, and the expansive Sui-Tang Dynasties Luoyang City National Heritage Park.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Guilin karst landscape and the dense, mystical mountain ranges of western Hubei as the flight heads north into the heart of China.
The left side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic view of China's major geographic divides, specifically the majestic Qinling Mountains and the winding path of the Yellow River on the final approach into Luoyang.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Taihang Mountain range, which serves as a dramatic natural border between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Yellow River and the sprawling urban landscape of Zhengzhou during the approach to Luoyang.
The right side offers superior views of the Bohai Sea crossing, including the Miaodao Islands, and a better perspective of the Yellow River as the flight approaches the historical heart of Henan.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Qinling Mountains, the natural geographic divide of China, and the scenic descent near the Yellow River.
The right side offers superior views of the Yellow River's majestic bends and the iconic Mount Song during the final approach into Luoyang.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the lush Nanling Mountains to the rugged Funiu mountain range, providing a front-row seat to China's diverse internal topography.
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Funiu Mountains and a better angle for observing the Yellow River as the flight approaches Luoyang.